Convert kiloparsec to point
Please provide values below to convert kiloparsec [kpc] to point [point], or Convert point to kiloparsec.
How to Convert Kiloparsec to Point
1 kpc = 8.74680204162507e+22 point
Example: convert 15 kpc to point:
15 kpc = 15 × 8.74680204162507e+22 point = 1.31202030624376e+24 point
Kiloparsec to Point Conversion Table
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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.
Point
A point is a unit of typographical measurement. In the context of printing, it is approximately 1/72 of an inch.
History/Origin
The point system of typography was developed in the 18th century. It provides a standardized way to measure font sizes and leading.
Current Use
The point is the standard unit for measuring font sizes in both print and digital media.