Convert link to kiloparsec
Enter a value below to convert link [li] to kiloparsec [kpc]. Reverse conversion: Convert kiloparsec to link.
1 li = 6.5194e-21 kpc. To convert link to kiloparsec, multiply the value by 6.5194e-21; to go the other way, divide by it (1 kpc = 1.5339e+20 li). Both units measure length and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Link to Kiloparsec: Quick Reference
- 1 li = 6.5194e-21 kpc
- 1 kpc = 1.5339e+20 li
- 10 li = 6.5194e-20 kpc
- 100 li = 6.5194e-19 kpc
How to Convert Link to Kiloparsec
1 li = 6.51941088143602e-21 kpc
Example: convert 15 li to kpc:
15 li = 15 × 6.51941088143602e-21 kpc = 9.77911632215402e-20 kpc
Link to Kiloparsec Conversion Table
| link | kiloparsec |
|---|---|
| 1 li | 6.5194e-21 kpc |
| 2 li | 1.3039e-20 kpc |
| 3 li | 1.9558e-20 kpc |
| 5 li | 3.2597e-20 kpc |
| 10 li | 6.5194e-20 kpc |
| 20 li | 1.3039e-19 kpc |
| 50 li | 3.2597e-19 kpc |
| 100 li | 6.5194e-19 kpc |
| 500 li | 3.2597e-18 kpc |
| 1000 li | 6.5194e-18 kpc |
Link: Definition and Use
A link, specifically Gunter's link, is a unit of length equal to 7.92 inches, or 1/100 of a chain.
History/Origin
The link is part of Gunter's chain, a surveying tool invented by Edmund Gunter in the 17th century.
Current Use
The link is an obsolete unit of measurement, but may be found in old land surveys.
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.
Link to Kiloparsec: Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 link in kiloparsec?
1 link (li) = 6.5194e-21 kiloparsec (kpc).
How do you convert link to kiloparsec?
Multiply the link value by 6.5194e-21. For example, 25 li × 6.5194e-21 = 1.6299e-19 kpc.
What is 10 link in kiloparsec?
10 li = 6.5194e-20 kpc.
Which unit is larger, the link or the kiloparsec?
The kiloparsec is the larger unit: 1 li equals only 6.5194e-21 kpc.