Parsecs to Kilometers Converter

Enter Parsecs


Kilometers





⇅ Switch toKilometers to Parsecs Converter

How to use this Parsecs to Kilometers Converter 🤔

Follow these steps to convert given length from the units of Parsecs to the units of Kilometers.

Parsecs to Kilometers Converter | pc to km
  1. Enter the input Parsecs value in the text field.
  2. The calculator converts the given Parsecs into Kilometers in realtime ⌚ using the conversion formula, and displays under the Kilometers label. You do not need to click any button. If the input changes, Kilometers value is re-calculated, just like that.
  3. You may copy the resulting Kilometers value using the Copy button.
  4. To view a detailed step by step calculation of the conversion, click on the View Calculation button.
  5. You can also reset the input by clicking on Reset button present below the input field.

What is the Formula to convert Parsecs to Kilometers?

The formula to convert given length from Parsecs to Kilometers is:

Length(Kilometers) = Length(Parsecs) / 3.240779289e-14

Substitute the given value of length in parsecs, i.e., Length(Parsecs) in the above formula and simplify the right-hand side value. The resulting value is the length in kilometers, i.e., Length(Kilometers).

Calculation

Calculation will be done after you enter a valid input.

Examples

1

Consider that the nearest star, Proxima Centauri, is about 1.3 parsecs from Earth.
Convert this distance from parsecs to Kilometers.

Answer:

Given:

The length in parsecs is:

Length(Parsecs) = 1.3

Formula:

The formula to convert length from parsecs to kilometers is:

Length(Kilometers) = Length(Parsecs) / 3.240779289e-14

Substitution:

Substitute given weight Length(Parsecs) = 1.3 in the above formula.

Length(Kilometers) = 1.3 / 3.240779289e-14

Length(Kilometers) = 40113808564888.05

Final Answer:

Therefore, 1.3 pc is equal to 40113808564888.05 km.

The length is 40113808564888.05 km, in kilometers.

2

Consider that a distant star is located 50 parsecs away.
Convert this distance from parsecs to Kilometers.

Answer:

Given:

The length in parsecs is:

Length(Parsecs) = 50

Formula:

The formula to convert length from parsecs to kilometers is:

Length(Kilometers) = Length(Parsecs) / 3.240779289e-14

Substitution:

Substitute given weight Length(Parsecs) = 50 in the above formula.

Length(Kilometers) = 50 / 3.240779289e-14

Length(Kilometers) = 1542838790957232.5

Final Answer:

Therefore, 50 pc is equal to 1542838790957232.5 km.

The length is 1542838790957232.5 km, in kilometers.

Parsecs to Kilometers Conversion Table

The following table gives some of the most used conversions from Parsecs to Kilometers.

Parsecs (pc)Kilometers (km)
0 pc0 km
1 pc30856775819144.652 km
2 pc61713551638289.305 km
3 pc92570327457433.95 km
4 pc123427103276578.61 km
5 pc154283879095723.25 km
6 pc185140654914867.9 km
7 pc215997430734012.56 km
8 pc246854206553157.22 km
9 pc277710982372301.84 km
10 pc308567758191446.5 km
20 pc617135516382893 km
50 pc1542838790957232.5 km
100 pc3085677581914465 km
1000 pc30856775819144652 km
10000 pc308567758191446500 km
100000 pc3085677581914465300 km

Parsecs

A parsec (symbol: pc) is a unit of length used in astronomy. One parsec is approximately 3.26 light-years or 3.086 × 10¹³ kilometers.

The term parsec comes from "parallax of one arcsecond." It is the distance at which one astronomical unit subtends an angle of one arcsecond.

Parsecs are commonly used to measure large distances between astronomical objects outside our solar system, such as between stars or galaxies.

Kilometers

A kilometer (km) is a unit of length in the International System of Units (SI), equal to 0.6214 miles. One kilometer is one thousand meters.

The prefix "kilo-" means one thousand. A kilometer is defined by 1000 times the distance light travels in 1/299,792,458 seconds. This definition may change, but a kilometer will always be one thousand meters.

Kilometers are used to measure distances on land in most countries. However, the United States and the United Kingdom still often use miles. The UK has adopted the metric system, but miles are still used on road signs.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is the formula for converting Parsecs to Kilometers in Length?

2. Is this tool free or paid?

3. How do I convert Length from Parsecs to Kilometers?