Convert cubit (UK) to kiloparsec
Please provide values below to convert cubit (UK) [cubit (UK)] to kiloparsec [kpc], or Convert kiloparsec to cubit (UK).
How to Convert Cubit (Uk) to Kiloparsec
1 cubit (UK) = 1.48168429123546e-20 kpc
Example: convert 15 cubit (UK) to kpc:
15 cubit (UK) = 15 × 1.48168429123546e-20 kpc = 2.22252643685319e-19 kpc
Cubit (Uk) to Kiloparsec Conversion Table
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Cubit (Uk)
A cubit is an ancient unit of length based on the length of the forearm from the elbow to the tip of the middle finger. The English cubit was about 18 inches.
History/Origin
The cubit was used by many ancient cultures, including the Egyptians, Babylonians, and Romans. Its length varied from place to place.
Current Use
The cubit is an obsolete unit of measurement.
Kiloparsec
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.