Convert kiloparsec to millimeter
Please provide values below to convert kiloparsec [kpc] to millimeter [mm], or Convert millimeter to kiloparsec.
How to Convert Kiloparsec to Millimeter
1 kpc = 3.08567758128e+22 mm
Example: convert 15 kpc to mm:
15 kpc = 15 × 3.08567758128e+22 mm = 4.62851637192e+23 mm
Kiloparsec to Millimeter 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.
Millimeter
A millimeter is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one-thousandth of a meter.
History/Origin
The prefix "milli-" comes from the Latin word "mille," meaning thousand. The millimeter was part of the original metric system adopted in France in 1795.
Current Use
The millimeter is widely used in engineering and manufacturing for high-precision measurements. It is also a common unit in construction and for measuring small objects.