Convert kiloparsec to yard
Please provide values below to convert kiloparsec [kpc] to yard [yd], or Convert yard to kiloparsec.
How to Convert Kiloparsec to Yard
1 kpc = 3.37453803727034e+19 yd
Example: convert 15 kpc to yd:
15 kpc = 15 × 3.37453803727034e+19 yd = 5.06180705590551e+20 yd
Kiloparsec to Yard 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.
Yard
A yard is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems of measurement, equal to 3 feet or 36 inches.
History/Origin
The origin of the yard is uncertain, but it is believed to have been derived from the length of a man's belt or girdle. The yard was standardized as part of the English (and later British Imperial) system of units.
Current Use
The yard is commonly used for measuring land, in some sports like American football and golf, and for selling fabric.