Convert kiloparsec to micron
Please provide values below to convert kiloparsec [kpc] to micron [µ], or Convert micron to kiloparsec.
How to Convert Kiloparsec to Micron
1 kpc = 3.08567758128e+25 µ
Example: convert 15 kpc to µ:
15 kpc = 15 × 3.08567758128e+25 µ = 4.62851637192e+26 µ
Kiloparsec to Micron 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.
Micron
A micron is a non-SI name for micrometer (µm), which 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 are now discouraged.
Current Use
While the term micrometer is the officially recognized term, "micron" is still used in some industries and in casual speech.