Astronomical Units to Parsecs

Convert astronomical units (AU) to parsecs (pc) with formulas, examples, and conversion tables.

AU
pc
1 AU = 4.8477e-6 pc
Full precision:0.0000048477 pc
Step-by-Step Solution

To convert 1 astronomical units to parsecs, we divide by 206283.42 because one parsec equals exactly 206283.42 astronomical units.

1 parsec = 206283.42 astronomical units

Since there are 206283.42 astronomical units in every parsec, we divide our value by this factor:

1 ÷ 206283.42 = 4.8477e-6 parsecs

So 1 astronomical units = 4.8477e-6 parsecs.

Quick check: 4.8477e-6 × 206283.42 = 1 astronomical units

How to Convert Astronomical Units to Parsecs

To convert astronomical units to parsecs, divide the value by 206283.42.

The Formula

Parsecs = Astronomical Units ÷ 206283.42

Key Fact

1 parsec = 206283.42 astronomical units

Tip: To convert parsecs back to astronomical units, multiply by 206283.42.

Example Conversions

Example 1: 1 AU = 4.8477e-6 pc
1 ÷ 206283.42 = 4.8477e-6
Example 2: 5 AU = 2.4238e-5 pc
5 ÷ 206283.42 = 2.4238e-5
Example 3: 10 AU = 4.8477e-5 pc
10 ÷ 206283.42 = 4.8477e-5

Astronomical Units to Parsecs Table

Astronomical Units (AU)Parsecs (pc)
1 AU4.8477e-6 pc
2 AU9.6954e-6 pc
5 AU2.4238e-5 pc
10 AU4.8477e-5 pc
20 AU9.6954e-5 pc
25 AU0.000121 pc
50 AU0.000242 pc
100 AU0.000485 pc
250 AU0.001212 pc
500 AU0.002424 pc
1000 AU0.004848 pc

1 Astronomical Unit in Other Units

Unit1 AU =
Astronomical Units to Kilometers149600000 km
Astronomical Units to Meters1.496e+11 m
Astronomical Units to Centimeters1.496e+13 cm
Astronomical Units to Millimeters1.496e+14 mm
Astronomical Units to Micrometers1.496e+17 μm
Astronomical Units to Nanometers1.496e+20 nm
Astronomical Units to Miles92957130.36 mi
Astronomical Units to Yards1.636e+11 yd
Astronomical Units to Feet4.9081e+11 ft
Astronomical Units to Inches5.8898e+12 in
Astronomical Units to Nautical Miles80777537.8 nmi
Astronomical Units to Fathoms8.1802e+10 ftm
Astronomical Units to Light Years0.00001581 ly
Astronomical Units to Parsecs0.00000485 pc
Astronomical Units to Angstroms1.496e+21 Å
Astronomical Units to Planck Lengths9.256e+45 ℓP
Astronomical Units to Rods2.9746e+10 rd

About Astronomical Units and Parsecs

What is a Astronomical Unit?

The astronomical unit (AU) is a unit of length in the astronomical system. One astronomical unit equals 149600000000 meters.

What is a Parsec?

The parsec (pc) is a unit of length in the astronomical system. One parsec equals 30860000000000000 meters.

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