How to convert kiloparsecs to parsecs
1 kiloparsec is equal to 1,000 parsecs, and 1 parsec is equal to 0.001 kiloparsecs. To convert, multiply by the conversion factor:
parsecs = kiloparsecs × 1,000
parsecs = kiloparsecs ÷ 0.001Example: convert 15 kpc to pc: 15 × 1,000 = 15,000 pc.
Kiloparsec to Parsec conversion table
| Kiloparsec (kpc) | Parsec (pc) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 kpc | 10 pc |
| 0.1 kpc | 100 pc |
| 1 kpc | 1,000 pc |
| 2 kpc | 2,000 pc |
| 3 kpc | 3,000 pc |
| 5 kpc | 5,000 pc |
| 10 kpc | 10,000 pc |
| 20 kpc | 20,000 pc |
| 50 kpc | 50,000 pc |
| 100 kpc | 100,000 pc |
| 250 kpc | 250,000 pc |
| 500 kpc | 500,000 pc |
| 1,000 kpc | 1,000,000 pc |
About the kiloparsec
A kiloparsec is 1,000 parsecs (about 3,262 light-years). The Sun is roughly 8 kpc from the center of the Milky Way.
Symbol: kpc · 1 kpc = 3.085677581 × 10¹⁹ m · Category: Astronomical
About the parsec
A parsec is the distance at which one astronomical unit subtends an angle of one arcsecond: about 3.26 light-years (3.086 × 10¹⁶ m). Astronomers use it for distances to stars.
Symbol: pc · 1 pc = 3.085677581 × 10¹⁶ m · Category: Astronomical