Convert handbreadth to kiloparsec
Please provide values below to convert handbreadth [handbreadth] to kiloparsec [kpc], or Convert kiloparsec to handbreadth.
How to Convert Handbreadth to Kiloparsec
1 handbreadth = 2.46947381872576e-21 kpc
Example: convert 15 handbreadth to kpc:
15 handbreadth = 15 × 2.46947381872576e-21 kpc = 3.70421072808865e-20 kpc
Handbreadth to Kiloparsec Conversion Table
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Handbreadth
A handbreadth is an ancient unit of length, based on the width of the hand at the knuckles, excluding the thumb. It is typically about 3 inches.
History/Origin
The handbreadth has been used as a unit of measurement in many cultures throughout history.
Current Use
The handbreadth is an obsolete unit of measurement.
Kiloparsec
A kiloparsec is a unit of distance used in astronomy, equal to one thousand parsecs.
History/Origin
The parsec was first proposed as a unit of distance in 1913 by British astronomer Herbert Hall Turner. The kiloparsec is a multiple of the parsec used for larger astronomical distances.
Current Use
The kiloparsec is used to measure distances to objects within and around the Milky Way galaxy.