Convert kiloparsec to handbreadth
Please provide values below to convert kiloparsec [kpc] to handbreadth [handbreadth], or Convert handbreadth to kiloparsec.
How to Convert Kiloparsec to Handbreadth
1 kpc = 4.04944564472441e+20 handbreadth
Example: convert 15 kpc to handbreadth:
15 kpc = 15 × 4.04944564472441e+20 handbreadth = 6.07416846708661e+21 handbreadth
Kiloparsec to Handbreadth 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.
Handbreadth
A handbreadth is an ancient unit of length, based on the width of the hand at the knuckles, excluding the thumb. It is typically about 3 inches.
History/Origin
The handbreadth has been used as a unit of measurement in many cultures throughout history.
Current Use
The handbreadth is an obsolete unit of measurement.