Convert megaparsec to caliber
Please provide values below to convert megaparsec [Mpc] to caliber [cl], or Convert caliber to megaparsec.
How to Convert Megaparsec to Caliber
1 Mpc = 1.21483369341732e+26 cl
Example: convert 15 Mpc to cl:
15 Mpc = 15 × 1.21483369341732e+26 cl = 1.82225054012598e+27 cl
Megaparsec to Caliber Conversion Table
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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.
Caliber
Caliber is a unit of length used to describe the internal diameter of a firearm barrel, typically expressed in hundredths or thousandths of an inch.
History/Origin
The term "caliber" has been used for centuries to describe the size of cannons and firearms.
Current Use
Caliber is the standard unit for designating the bore of firearms in many countries, including the United States.