Convert parsec to centimeter
Please provide values below to convert parsec [pc] to centimeter [cm], or Convert centimeter to parsec.
How to Convert Parsec to Centimeter
1 pc = 3.08567758128e+18 cm
Example: convert 15 pc to cm:
15 pc = 15 × 3.08567758128e+18 cm = 4.62851637192e+19 cm
Parsec to Centimeter Conversion Table
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Parsec
A parsec is a unit of length used to measure the large distances to astronomical objects outside the Solar System, approximately equal to 3.26 light-years. It is the distance at which one astronomical unit subtends an angle of one arcsecond.
History/Origin
The term "parsec" is a portmanteau of "parallax" and "second," coined by British astronomer Herbert Hall Turner in 1913.
Current Use
The parsec is the preferred unit of distance in astronomy and astrophysics for expressing the distances to stars and galaxies.
Centimeter
A centimeter is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one-hundredth of a meter.
History/Origin
The prefix "centi-" comes from the Latin word "centum," meaning hundred. The centimeter was part of the original metric system established in France in 1795.
Current Use
The centimeter is a very common unit of measurement for everyday objects and is used in many fields, including science, engineering, and fashion.