Convert kiloparsec to mil
Please provide values below to convert kiloparsec [kpc] to mil [mil, thou], or Convert mil to kiloparsec.
How to Convert Kiloparsec to Mil
1 kpc = 1.21483369341732e+24 mil, thou
Example: convert 15 kpc to mil, thou:
15 kpc = 15 × 1.21483369341732e+24 mil, thou = 1.82225054012598e+25 mil, thou
Kiloparsec to Mil 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.
Mil
A mil, also known as a thou, is a unit of length equal to one-thousandth of an inch.
History/Origin
The mil was introduced in the 19th century as a convenient unit for fine measurements in engineering and manufacturing.
Current Use
The mil is still used in some manufacturing and engineering contexts, particularly in the United States, for specifying the thickness of materials like paper and wire.