Convert kiloparsec to mile (Roman)
Please provide values below to convert kiloparsec [kpc] to mile (Roman) [mi (Roman)], or Convert mile (Roman) to kiloparsec.
How to Convert Kiloparsec to Mile (Roman)
1 kpc = 2.08519343188693e+16 mi (Roman)
Example: convert 15 kpc to mi (Roman):
15 kpc = 15 × 2.08519343188693e+16 mi (Roman) = 3.12779014783039e+17 mi (Roman)
Kiloparsec to Mile (Roman) 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.
Mile (Roman)
The Roman mile (mille passus) consisted of 1,000 paces, which was about 1,480 meters.
History/Origin
The Roman mile was established by the Roman military and was used throughout the Roman Empire. A pace was considered to be two steps.
Current Use
The Roman mile is an obsolete unit of measurement.