Convert parsec to point
Please provide values below to convert parsec [pc] to point [point], or Convert point to parsec.
How to Convert Parsec to Point
1 pc = 8.74680204162507e+19 point
Example: convert 15 pc to point:
15 pc = 15 × 8.74680204162507e+19 point = 1.31202030624376e+21 point
Parsec to Point Conversion Table
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Parsec
A parsec is a unit of length used to measure the large distances to astronomical objects outside the Solar System, approximately equal to 3.26 light-years. It is the distance at which one astronomical unit subtends an angle of one arcsecond.
History/Origin
The term "parsec" is a portmanteau of "parallax" and "second," coined by British astronomer Herbert Hall Turner in 1913.
Current Use
The parsec is the preferred unit of distance in astronomy and astrophysics for expressing the distances to stars and galaxies.
Point
A point is a unit of typographical measurement. In the context of printing, it is approximately 1/72 of an inch.
History/Origin
The point system of typography was developed in the 18th century. It provides a standardized way to measure font sizes and leading.
Current Use
The point is the standard unit for measuring font sizes in both print and digital media.