Convert kiloparsec to foot (US survey)
Enter a value below to convert kiloparsec [kpc] to foot (US survey) [ft (US)]. Reverse conversion: Convert foot (US survey) to kiloparsec.
1 kpc = 1.0124e+20 ft (US). To convert kiloparsec to foot (US survey), multiply the value by 1.0124e+20; to go the other way, divide by it (1 ft (US) = 9.8779e-21 kpc). Both units measure length and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Kiloparsec to Foot (Us Survey): Quick Reference
- 1 kpc = 1.0124e+20 ft (US)
- 1 ft (US) = 9.8779e-21 kpc
- 10 kpc = 1.0124e+21 ft (US)
- 100 kpc = 1.0124e+22 ft (US)
How to Convert Kiloparsec to Foot (Us Survey)
1 kpc = 1.01235938646233e+20 ft (US)
Example: convert 15 kpc to ft (US):
15 kpc = 15 × 1.01235938646233e+20 ft (US) = 1.51853907969349e+21 ft (US)
Kiloparsec to Foot (Us Survey) Conversion Table
| kiloparsec | foot (US survey) |
|---|---|
| 1 kpc | 1.0124e+20 ft (US) |
| 2 kpc | 2.0247e+20 ft (US) |
| 3 kpc | 3.0371e+20 ft (US) |
| 5 kpc | 5.0618e+20 ft (US) |
| 10 kpc | 1.0124e+21 ft (US) |
| 20 kpc | 2.0247e+21 ft (US) |
| 50 kpc | 5.0618e+21 ft (US) |
| 100 kpc | 1.0124e+22 ft (US) |
| 500 kpc | 5.0618e+22 ft (US) |
| 1000 kpc | 1.0124e+23 ft (US) |
Kiloparsec: Definition and Use
A kiloparsec is a unit of distance used in astronomy, equal to one thousand parsecs.
History/Origin
The parsec was first proposed as a unit of distance in 1913 by British astronomer Herbert Hall Turner. The kiloparsec is a multiple of the parsec used for larger astronomical distances.
Current Use
The kiloparsec is used to measure distances to objects within and around the Milky Way galaxy.
Foot (Us Survey): Definition and Use
The U.S. survey foot was a unit of length defined as exactly 1200/3937 meters.
History/Origin
The U.S. survey foot was used for land surveying in the United States for most of the 20th century. Its use was officially phased out in 2022 to standardize with the international foot.
Current Use
The U.S. survey foot is now an obsolete unit.
Kiloparsec to Foot (Us Survey): Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 kiloparsec in foot (US survey)?
1 kiloparsec (kpc) = 1.0124e+20 foot (US survey) (ft (US)).
How do you convert kiloparsec to foot (US survey)?
Multiply the kiloparsec value by 1.0124e+20. For example, 25 kpc × 1.0124e+20 = 2.5309e+21 ft (US).
What is 10 kiloparsec in foot (US survey)?
10 kpc = 1.0124e+21 ft (US).
Which unit is larger, the kiloparsec or the foot (US survey)?
The kiloparsec is the larger unit: 1 kpc = 1.0124e+20 ft (US).