Convert point to kiloparsec
Please provide values below to convert point [point] to kiloparsec [kpc], or Convert kiloparsec to point.
How to Convert Point to Kiloparsec
1 point = 1.14327498809406e-23 kpc
Example: convert 15 point to kpc:
15 point = 15 × 1.14327498809406e-23 kpc = 1.71491248214109e-22 kpc
Point to Kiloparsec Conversion Table
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Point
A point is a unit of typographical measurement. In the context of printing, it is approximately 1/72 of an inch.
History/Origin
The point system of typography was developed in the 18th century. It provides a standardized way to measure font sizes and leading.
Current Use
The point is the standard unit for measuring font sizes in both print and digital media.
Kiloparsec
A kiloparsec is a unit of distance used in astronomy, equal to one thousand parsecs.
History/Origin
The parsec was first proposed as a unit of distance in 1913 by British astronomer Herbert Hall Turner. The kiloparsec is a multiple of the parsec used for larger astronomical distances.
Current Use
The kiloparsec is used to measure distances to objects within and around the Milky Way galaxy.