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Parsec to kilometers Conversion
1 parsec (pc) is equal to 30856775810000 kilometers (km).
1 pc = 30856775810000 km
or
1 km = 0.00000000000003240779289 pc
Formula
To convert a length from parsec (pc) to kilometers (km), multiply the length in parsec by 30856775810000
l(km) = l(pc) × 30856775810000
Examples:
Convert 1 parsec to kilometers:
l(km) = 1pc × 30856775810000 = 30856775810000 km
Conversion table
| Parsec (pc) | Kilometers (km) |
|---|---|
| 1 pc | 3.085678e13 km |
| 2 pc | 6.171355e13 km |
| 3 pc | 9.257033e13 km |
| 5 pc | 1.542839e14 km |
| 10 pc | 3.085678e14 km |
| 20 pc | 6.171355e14 km |
| 25 pc | 7.714194e14 km |
| 50 pc | 1.542839e15 km |
| 100 pc | 3.085678e15 km |
| 250 pc | 7.714194e15 km |
| 500 pc | 1.542839e16 km |
| 1000 pc | 3.085678e16 km |
| Kilometers (km) | Parsec (pc) |
|---|---|
| 1 km | 0 pc |
| 2 km | 0 pc |
| 3 km | 0 pc |
| 5 km | 0 pc |
| 10 km | 0 pc |
| 20 km | 1e-12 pc |
| 25 km | 1e-12 pc |
| 50 km | 2e-12 pc |
| 100 km | 3e-12 pc |
| 250 km | 8e-12 pc |
| 500 km | 1.6e-11 pc |
| 1000 km | 3.2e-11 pc |
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert parsec to kilometers?
Multiply the value in parsec by 30856775810000 to get the result in kilometers. For example, 5 pc × 30856775810000 = 1.542839e14 km.
How many kilometers are in 1 parsec?
1 parsec (pc) is equal to 3.085678e13 kilometers (km).
How do I convert kilometers back to parsec?
Use the inverse operation: divide the value in kilometers by 30856775810000 to get the result in parsec.
How accurate is the parsec to kilometers conversion?
The converter multiplies by the conversion factor 30856775810000 and rounds the result to 9 decimal places by default. You can increase or reduce the precision with the digits option on this page.
Sources
Conversion factors are based on internationally recognised standards:
