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Convert Parsecs to Astronomical Units

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

How to Calculate

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

Rule: 1 Parsecs = 206,264.8061474046 Astronomical Units

Parsecs to Astronomical Units
Pre-defined calculator for direct parsecs to astronomical units conversion.
Parsecs (pc)
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Astronomical Units (AU)
Formula: 1 Parsecs = 206,264.8061474 Astronomical

Unit Information

About Parsecs

Definition: A parsec is a unit used in space that is about 3.26 light years long.

History: A British scientist came up with the name to help measure distant stars.

Where it is used: Used by space scientists for distances outside our solar system.

Parsecs to Astronomical Units Conversion Table

Parsecs [pc]Astronomical Units [au]
0.01 pc2,062.648061474 au
0.1 pc20,626.4806147405 au
1 pc206,264.8061474046 au
2 pc412,529.6122948092 au
3 pc618,794.4184422138 au
5 pc1,031,324.030737023 au
10 pc2,062,648.061474046 au
20 pc4,125,296.122948092 au
50 pc10,313,240.30737023 au
100 pc20,626,480.61474046 au
1000 pc206,264,806.1474046 au

How to Convert Parsecs to Astronomical Units

Calculation: To convert parsecs to astronomical units, multiply the value by the conversion factor (206,264.8061474046).

Example: convert 15 pc to au:
15 pc = 15 × 206,264.8061474046 au = 3,093,972.092211069 au

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