Convert parsec to caliber
Please provide values below to convert parsec [pc] to caliber [cl], or Convert caliber to parsec.
How to Convert Parsec to Caliber
1 pc = 1.21483369341732e+20 cl
Example: convert 15 pc to cl:
15 pc = 15 × 1.21483369341732e+20 cl = 1.82225054012598e+21 cl
Parsec to Caliber 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.
Caliber
Caliber is a unit of length used to describe the internal diameter of a firearm barrel, typically expressed in hundredths or thousandths of an inch.
History/Origin
The term "caliber" has been used for centuries to describe the size of cannons and firearms.
Current Use
Caliber is the standard unit for designating the bore of firearms in many countries, including the United States.