Convert kiloparsec to micrometer
Please provide values below to convert kiloparsec [kpc] to micrometer [µm], or Convert micrometer to kiloparsec.
How to Convert Kiloparsec to Micrometer
1 kpc = 3.08567758128e+25 µm
Example: convert 15 kpc to µm:
15 kpc = 15 × 3.08567758128e+25 µm = 4.62851637192e+26 µm
Kiloparsec to Micrometer 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.
Micrometer
A micrometer, also known as a micron, is a unit of length equal to one-millionth of a meter.
History/Origin
The term "micron" and the symbol µ were officially declared obsolete by the General Conference on Weights and Measures (CGPM) in 1967, and "micrometer" became the official term.
Current Use
The micrometer is a common unit for measuring the wavelength of infrared radiation, as well as the size of biological cells and bacteria. It is also widely used in technology and engineering.