Convert megaparsec to inch (US survey)
Please provide values below to convert megaparsec [Mpc] to inch (US survey) [in (US)], or Convert inch (US survey) to megaparsec.
How to Convert Megaparsec to Inch (Us Survey)
1 Mpc = 1.2148312637548e+24 in (US)
Example: convert 15 Mpc to in (US):
15 Mpc = 15 × 1.2148312637548e+24 in (US) = 1.82224689563219e+25 in (US)
Megaparsec to Inch (Us Survey) 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.
Inch (Us Survey)
The U.S. survey inch is a unit of length equal to 1/12 of a U.S. survey foot.
History/Origin
The U.S. survey inch is based on the U.S. survey foot, which was defined such that 1 meter is exactly 39.37 inches. The use of survey units was officially phased out in 2022.
Current Use
The U.S. survey inch was used for land surveying in the United States.