Convert reed to kiloparsec
Please provide values below to convert reed [reed] to kiloparsec [kpc], or Convert kiloparsec to reed.
How to Convert Reed to Kiloparsec
1 reed = 8.89010574741275e-20 kpc
Example: convert 15 reed to kpc:
15 reed = 15 × 8.89010574741275e-20 kpc = 1.33351586211191e-18 kpc
Reed to Kiloparsec Conversion Table
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Reed
A reed is an ancient unit of length, typically about 6 cubits or around 9 feet.
History/Origin
The reed was a common unit of measurement in ancient Mesopotamia and the surrounding regions.
Current Use
The reed is an obsolete unit of measurement.
Kiloparsec
A kiloparsec is a unit of distance used in astronomy, equal to one thousand parsecs.
History/Origin
The parsec was first proposed as a unit of distance in 1913 by British astronomer Herbert Hall Turner. The kiloparsec is a multiple of the parsec used for larger astronomical distances.
Current Use
The kiloparsec is used to measure distances to objects within and around the Milky Way galaxy.