Convert Centimeters (cm) to Parsecs (pc) | cm in pc

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This quick and easy calculator will convert Centimeters (cm) to Parsecs (pc) and show formula, brief history on the units and quick maths for the conversion.

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Quick Reference for Converting Centimeters to Parsecs

Formula
pc = cm / 3.08374E+18
Quick Rough Maths
To get the Parsecs, divide the number of Centimeters by 3083740 trillion
Centimeters (cm) in 1 Parsec
There are 3.08374E+18 Centimeters in 1 Parsec
Parsecs (pc) in 1 Centimetre
There are 0 Parsecs in 1 Centimetre

Unit Information

Centimetre
/ˈsɛntɪmiːtə/
Symbol: cm
Unit System: SI

What is the Centimetre?

The centimetre is a unit of length and is a multiple of the metre; an SI derived unit. It has the symbol cm.

A centimetre is equal to 0.01m. It is also ≈ 0.3937in.

Centimetres are used in maps to scale up conversions to real world measurements.

Parsec
/ˈpɑːsɛk/
Symbol: pc
Unit System: Astronomical System of Units

What is the Parsec?

The parsec is a unit of length and is used in the Astronomical system of units. It is denoted by the symbol pc.

It is equal to 3.26156 ly (light years) which is approximately 31 trillion kilometres (19 trillion miles). It's used to measure huge distances to objects and planets outside of our Solar System.

It was first brought into use by Herbert Hall Turner (a British Astronomer) in 1913 and was invented to use in calculations of astronomical distances to make it easier in calculations using raw data.


Conversion Tables for Centimeters (cm) to Parsecs (pc)