Convert km to parsecs
Kilometers to parsecs. Enter a value to convert, or use the km to parsecs chart further down the page.
1 kilometer equals 3.240779289e-14 parsecs. Going the other way, 1 parsec = 30,856,775,810,000 kilometers.
How to convert km to parsecs
To convert kilometers to parsecs, multiply the kilometer value by 3.240779289e-14. You can also divide by 30856775810000 to get the same answer.
pc = km × 3.240779289e-14
Worked example
Convert 15 km to parsecs:
15 km = 4.861168934e-13 pc
km to parsecs conversion chart
Use this km to parsecs table for quick reference without typing anything.
| kilometers (km) | parsecs (pc) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 km | 3.240779289e-16 pc |
| 0.1 km | 3.240779289e-15 pc |
| 1 km | 3.240779289e-14 pc |
| 2 km | 6.481558579e-14 pc |
| 3 km | 9.722337868e-14 pc |
| 5 km | 1.620389645e-13 pc |
| 10 km | 3.240779289e-13 pc |
| 20 km | 6.481558579e-13 pc |
| 50 km | 1.620389645e-12 pc |
| 100 km | 3.240779289e-12 pc |
| 1,000 km | 3.240779289e-11 pc |
What is a kilometer?
The kilometer is one thousand meters and is the standard unit for road distances and long-range measurement almost everywhere outside the United States and the United Kingdom.
What is a parsec?
The parsec (pc) is a unit of length equal to 3.085677581e16 meters.
Frequently asked questions
How many parsecs are in a kilometer?
1 km equals 3.240779289e-14 parsecs. Going the other way, 1 parsecs is 30,856,775,810,000 km.
How do you convert km to parsecs?
To convert kilometers to parsecs, multiply the kilometer value by 3.240779289e-14. You can also divide by 30856775810000 to get the same answer.
What is 10 km in parsecs?
10 km equals 3.240779289e-13 parsecs. The conversion chart on this page lists the other values people look up most often.
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