convert Parsec to um

Conversion Formula

1 pc = 3.0857E+22 um

Step-by-Step Explanation

1. Understand the base relationship:
   1 Parsec = 3.0857E+16 meters
   1 um = 1.0E-6 meters
2. Establish the conversion factor:
   1 pc = (3.0857E+16 m) / (1.0E-6 m/um) = 3.0857E+22 um
3. Apply the conversion:
   Multiply the value in pc by 3.0857E+22 to get the equivalent in um

Example Conversion

Convert 5 pc to um:

5 pc × 3.0857E+22 = 1.54285E+23 um