Convert fingerbreadth to megaparsec
Please provide values below to convert fingerbreadth [fingerbreadth] to megaparsec [Mpc], or Convert megaparsec to fingerbreadth.
How to Convert Fingerbreadth to Megaparsec
1 fingerbreadth = 6.17368454681441e-25 Mpc
Example: convert 15 fingerbreadth to Mpc:
15 fingerbreadth = 15 × 6.17368454681441e-25 Mpc = 9.26052682022161e-24 Mpc
Fingerbreadth to Megaparsec Conversion Table
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Fingerbreadth
A fingerbreadth is an ancient unit of length, based on the width of a finger, approximately 3/4 of an inch.
History/Origin
The fingerbreadth was a common unit of measurement in many ancient cultures.
Current Use
The fingerbreadth 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.