Convert kiloparsec to long cubit
Please provide values below to convert kiloparsec [kpc] to long cubit [long cubit], or Convert long cubit to kiloparsec.
How to Convert Kiloparsec to Long Cubit
1 kpc = 5.7849223496063e+19 long cubit
Example: convert 15 kpc to long cubit:
15 kpc = 15 × 5.7849223496063e+19 long cubit = 8.67738352440945e+20 long cubit
Kiloparsec to Long Cubit Conversion Table
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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.
Long Cubit
A long cubit is an ancient unit of length, slightly longer than the common cubit. Its length varied but was often around 20.6 inches.
History/Origin
The long cubit, or royal cubit, was used in ancient Egypt for monumental construction.
Current Use
The long cubit is an obsolete unit of measurement.