How to convert parsecs to kiloparsecs
1 parsec is equal to 0.001 kiloparsecs, and 1 kiloparsec is equal to 1,000 parsecs. To convert, multiply by the conversion factor:
kiloparsecs = parsecs × 0.001
kiloparsecs = parsecs ÷ 1,000Example: convert 15 pc to kpc: 15 × 0.001 = 0.015 kpc.
Parsec to Kiloparsec conversion table
| Parsec (pc) | Kiloparsec (kpc) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 pc | 0.00001 kpc |
| 0.1 pc | 0.0001 kpc |
| 1 pc | 0.001 kpc |
| 2 pc | 0.002 kpc |
| 3 pc | 0.003 kpc |
| 5 pc | 0.005 kpc |
| 10 pc | 0.01 kpc |
| 20 pc | 0.02 kpc |
| 50 pc | 0.05 kpc |
| 100 pc | 0.1 kpc |
| 250 pc | 0.25 kpc |
| 500 pc | 0.5 kpc |
| 1,000 pc | 1 kpc |
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 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