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Convert Astronomical Units to Parsecs

Use our accurate converter to change astronomical units into parsecs. This tool is simple to use and works instantly.

How to Calculate

To change astronomical units to parsecs, you just need to know the conversion factor.

Rule: 1 Astronomical Units = 0.0000048481 Parsecs

Astronomical Units to Parsecs
Pre-defined calculator for direct astronomical units to parsecs conversion.
Astronomical Units (AU)
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Parsecs (pc)
Formula: 1 Astronomical = 0.00000485 Parsecs

Unit Information

About Astronomical Units

Definition: An astronomical unit is roughly the distance from the Earth to the Sun.

History: A fixed value was decided on recently to help scientists talk about space.

Where it is used: Used by astronomers to measure distances inside our solar system.

Astronomical Units to Parsecs Conversion Table

Astronomical Units [au]Parsecs [pc]
0.01 au0.0000000485 pc
0.1 au0.0000004848 pc
1 au0.0000048481 pc
2 au0.0000096963 pc
3 au0.0000145444 pc
5 au0.0000242407 pc
10 au0.0000484814 pc
20 au0.0000969627 pc
50 au0.0002424068 pc
100 au0.0004848137 pc
1000 au0.0048481368 pc

How to Convert Astronomical Units to Parsecs

Calculation: To convert astronomical units to parsecs, multiply the value by the conversion factor (0.0000048481).

Example: convert 15 au to pc:
15 au = 15 × 0.0000048481 pc = 0.0000727221 pc

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