Convert megaparsec to nail (cloth)
Please provide values below to convert megaparsec [Mpc] to nail (cloth) [nail], or Convert nail (cloth) to megaparsec.
How to Convert Megaparsec to Nail (Cloth)
1 Mpc = 5.39926085963255e+23 nail
Example: convert 15 Mpc to nail:
15 Mpc = 15 × 5.39926085963255e+23 nail = 8.09889128944882e+24 nail
Megaparsec to Nail (Cloth) Conversion Table
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Megaparsec
A megaparsec is a unit of distance used in astronomy, equal to one million parsecs.
History/Origin
The parsec was first coined by British astronomer Herbert Hall Turner in 1913. The megaparsec came into use as astronomical distance measurements extended to other galaxies.
Current Use
The megaparsec is used to measure the distances between neighboring galaxies and galaxy clusters.
Nail (Cloth)
A nail is an obsolete unit of length, used for measuring cloth, equal to 2 1/4 inches.
History/Origin
The nail was a traditional English unit of measurement, likely deriving its name from the length of the last two joints of the middle finger.
Current Use
The nail is no longer in use.