Convert cubit (UK) to megaparsec
Please provide values below to convert cubit (UK) [cubit (UK)] to megaparsec [Mpc], or Convert megaparsec to cubit (UK).
How to Convert Cubit (Uk) to Megaparsec
1 cubit (UK) = 1.48168429123546e-23 Mpc
Example: convert 15 cubit (UK) to Mpc:
15 cubit (UK) = 15 × 1.48168429123546e-23 Mpc = 2.22252643685319e-22 Mpc
Cubit (Uk) to Megaparsec Conversion Table
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Cubit (Uk)
A cubit is an ancient unit of length based on the length of the forearm from the elbow to the tip of the middle finger. The English cubit was about 18 inches.
History/Origin
The cubit was used by many ancient cultures, including the Egyptians, Babylonians, and Romans. Its length varied from place to place.
Current Use
The cubit is an obsolete unit of measurement.
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.