Convert fingerbreadth to kiloparsec
Please provide values below to convert fingerbreadth [fingerbreadth] to kiloparsec [kpc], or Convert kiloparsec to fingerbreadth.
How to Convert Fingerbreadth to Kiloparsec
1 fingerbreadth = 6.17368454681441e-22 kpc
Example: convert 15 fingerbreadth to kpc:
15 fingerbreadth = 15 × 6.17368454681441e-22 kpc = 9.26052682022162e-21 kpc
Fingerbreadth to Kiloparsec Conversion Table
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Fingerbreadth
A fingerbreadth is an ancient unit of length, based on the width of a finger, approximately 3/4 of an inch.
History/Origin
The fingerbreadth was a common unit of measurement in many ancient cultures.
Current Use
The fingerbreadth is an obsolete unit of measurement.
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.