How to convert parsecs to chains
1 parsec is equal to 1.533880926 × 10¹⁵ chains, and 1 chain is equal to 6.519410881 × 10⁻¹⁶ parsecs. To convert, multiply by the conversion factor:
chains = parsecs × 1.533880926 × 10¹⁵
chains = parsecs ÷ 6.519410881 × 10⁻¹⁶Example: convert 1 pc to ch: 1 × 1.533880926 × 10¹⁵ = 1.533880926 × 10¹⁵ ch.
Parsec to Chain conversion table
| Parsec (pc) | Chain (ch) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 pc | 15,338,809,260,000 ch |
| 0.1 pc | 153,388,092,600,000 ch |
| 1 pc | 1.533880926 × 10¹⁵ ch |
| 2 pc | 3.067761852 × 10¹⁵ ch |
| 3 pc | 4.601642778 × 10¹⁵ ch |
| 5 pc | 7.669404631 × 10¹⁵ ch |
| 10 pc | 1.533880926 × 10¹⁶ ch |
| 20 pc | 3.067761852 × 10¹⁶ ch |
| 50 pc | 7.669404631 × 10¹⁶ ch |
| 100 pc | 1.533880926 × 10¹⁷ ch |
| 250 pc | 3.834702315 × 10¹⁷ ch |
| 500 pc | 7.669404631 × 10¹⁷ ch |
| 1,000 pc | 1.533880926 × 10¹⁸ ch |
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
About the chain
Gunter's chain is 66 feet (20.1168 m), equal to 100 links or 4 rods. A cricket pitch is one chain long, and an acre is 10 square chains.
Symbol: ch · 1 ch = 20.1168 m · Category: Imperial & US customary