Convert parsecs to meters
Parsecs to meters. Enter a value to convert, or use the parsecs to meters chart further down the page.
1 parsec equals 3.085677581e16 meters. Going the other way, 1 meter = 3.240779289e-17 parsecs.
How to convert parsecs to meters
To convert parsecs to meters, multiply the parsec value by 3.085677581e16. You can also divide by 3.240779289e-17 to get the same answer.
m = pc × 3.085677581e16
Worked example
Convert 15 pc to meters:
15 pc = 4.628516372e17 m
parsecs to meters conversion chart
Use this parsecs to meters table for quick reference without typing anything.
| parsecs (pc) | meters (m) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 pc | 308,567,758,100,000 m |
| 0.1 pc | 3.085677581e15 m |
| 1 pc | 3.085677581e16 m |
| 2 pc | 6.171355163e16 m |
| 3 pc | 9.257032744e16 m |
| 5 pc | 1.542838791e17 m |
| 10 pc | 3.085677581e17 m |
| 20 pc | 6.171355163e17 m |
| 50 pc | 1.542838791e18 m |
| 100 pc | 3.085677581e18 m |
| 1,000 pc | 3.085677581e19 m |
What is a parsec?
The parsec (pc) is a unit of length equal to 3.085677581e16 meters.
What is a meter?
The meter is the SI base unit of length, defined since 1983 as the distance light travels in a vacuum in 1/299,792,458 of a second.
Frequently asked questions
How many meters are in a parsec?
1 parsecs equals 3.085677581e16 meters. Going the other way, 1 meters is 3.240779289e-17 parsecs.
How do you convert parsecs to meters?
To convert parsecs to meters, multiply the parsec value by 3.085677581e16. You can also divide by 3.240779289e-17 to get the same answer.
What is 10 parsecs in meters?
10 parsecs equals 3.085677581e17 meters. The conversion chart on this page lists the other values people look up most often.
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