convert Kilometer to parsec

Conversion Formula

1 km = 3.2407557442396E-14 pc

Step-by-Step Explanation

1. Understand the base relationship:
   1 Kilometer = 1000 meters
   1 Parsec = 3.0857E+16 meters
2. Establish the conversion factor:
   1 km = (1000 m) / (3.0857E+16 m/pc) = 3.2407557442396E-14 pc
3. Apply the conversion:
   Multiply the value in km by 3.2407557442396E-14 to get the equivalent in pc

Example Conversion

Convert 5 km to pc:

5 km × 3.2407557442396E-14 = 1.6203778721198E-13 pc