Convert Parsecs (pc) to Astronomical Units (AU) | pc in AU

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

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Quick Reference for Converting Parsecs to Astronomical Units

Formula
AU = pc x 206135.11
Quick Rough Maths
To get the Astronomical Units, multiply the number of Parsecs by 206.1 thousand
Parsecs (pc) in 1 Astronomical Unit
There are 0 Parsecs in 1 Astronomical Unit
Astronomical Units (AU) in 1 Parsec
There are 206135.11 Astronomical Units in 1 Parsec

Unit Information

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.

Astronomical Unit
/astrəˈnɒmɪk(ə)l ˈjuːnɪt/
Symbol: AU
Unit System: Astronomical system of units

What is the Astronomical Unit?

The astronomical unit is a unit of length and is used in the Astronomical system of units and denoted by the symbol au.

It represents the average distance between the Earth and the Sun which is approximately 150 million kilometres (or 93 million miles).

It's used mostly to express distances within our Solar System.


Conversion Tables for Parsecs (pc) to Astronomical Units (AU)