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

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Quick Reference for Converting Parsecs to Metres

Formula
m = pc x 3.08374E+16
Quick Rough Maths
To get the Metres, multiply the number of Parsecs by 30837.4 trillion
Parsecs (pc) in 1 Metre
There are 0 Parsecs in 1 Metre
Metres (m) in 1 Parsec
There are 3.08374E+16 Metres 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.

Metre
/ˈmiːtə/
Symbol: m
Unit System: SI

What is the Metre?

The metre (or meter; US spelling) is the SI base unit of length and uses the symbol m.

Originally defined in 1793 as one ten-millionth of the distance from the equator to the North Pole but was redefined in 1799 in terms of a prototyped metre bar (this bar was changed again in 1889).

In 1983 the current definition was adopted and it is now the most common unit in any property in the world and is used in thousands of formulae to describe countless characteristics.

Let's hear it for the metre!


Conversion Tables for Parsecs (pc) to Metres (m)