Convert micrometer to megaparsec
Please provide values below to convert micrometer [µm] to megaparsec [Mpc], or Convert megaparsec to micrometer.
How to Convert Micrometer to Megaparsec
1 µm = 3.24077928966636e-29 Mpc
Example: convert 15 µm to Mpc:
15 µm = 15 × 3.24077928966636e-29 Mpc = 4.86116893449954e-28 Mpc
Micrometer to Megaparsec Conversion Table
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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.
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.