Convert centimeter to megaparsec
Please provide values below to convert centimeter [cm] to megaparsec [Mpc], or Convert megaparsec to centimeter.
How to Convert Centimeter to Megaparsec
1 cm = 3.24077928966636e-25 Mpc
Example: convert 15 cm to Mpc:
15 cm = 15 × 3.24077928966636e-25 Mpc = 4.86116893449954e-24 Mpc
Centimeter to Megaparsec Conversion Table
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Centimeter
A centimeter is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one-hundredth of a meter.
History/Origin
The prefix "centi-" comes from the Latin word "centum," meaning hundred. The centimeter was part of the original metric system established in France in 1795.
Current Use
The centimeter is a very common unit of measurement for everyday objects and is used in many fields, including science, engineering, and fashion.
Megaparsec
A megaparsec is a unit of distance used in astronomy, equal to one million parsecs.
History/Origin
The parsec was first coined by British astronomer Herbert Hall Turner in 1913. The megaparsec came into use as astronomical distance measurements extended to other galaxies.
Current Use
The megaparsec is used to measure the distances between neighboring galaxies and galaxy clusters.