Convert kiloparsec to perch
Please provide values below to convert kiloparsec [kpc] to perch [perch], or Convert perch to kiloparsec.
How to Convert Kiloparsec to Perch
1 kpc = 6.13552370412789e+18 perch
Example: convert 15 kpc to perch:
15 kpc = 15 × 6.13552370412789e+18 perch = 9.20328555619184e+19 perch
Kiloparsec to Perch 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.
Perch
A perch is a unit of length equal to a rod, which is 16.5 feet.
History/Origin
The term "perch" has been used as a unit of measurement since medieval times and was often used interchangeably with "rod" and "pole."
Current Use
The perch is an obsolete unit of measurement.