Convert pica to megaparsec
Please provide values below to convert pica [pica] to megaparsec [Mpc], or Convert megaparsec to pica.
How to Convert Pica to Megaparsec
1 pica = 1.37192988848949e-25 Mpc
Example: convert 15 pica to Mpc:
15 pica = 15 × 1.37192988848949e-25 Mpc = 2.05789483273424e-24 Mpc
Pica to Megaparsec Conversion Table
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Pica
A pica is a unit of typographical measurement equal to 1/6 of an inch.
History/Origin
The pica originated around the mid-18th century. It is a fundamental unit in the point system of typography.
Current Use
The pica is still used in graphic design and printing to measure the width of lines of type and the dimensions of pages.
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.