Convert handbreadth to megaparsec
Please provide values below to convert handbreadth [handbreadth] to megaparsec [Mpc], or Convert megaparsec to handbreadth.
How to Convert Handbreadth to Megaparsec
1 handbreadth = 2.46947381872576e-24 Mpc
Example: convert 15 handbreadth to Mpc:
15 handbreadth = 15 × 2.46947381872576e-24 Mpc = 3.70421072808865e-23 Mpc
Handbreadth to Megaparsec Conversion Table
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Handbreadth
A handbreadth is an ancient unit of length, based on the width of the hand at the knuckles, excluding the thumb. It is typically about 3 inches.
History/Origin
The handbreadth has been used as a unit of measurement in many cultures throughout history.
Current Use
The handbreadth is an obsolete unit of measurement.
Megaparsec
A megaparsec is a unit of distance used in astronomy, equal to one million parsecs.
History/Origin
The parsec was first coined by British astronomer Herbert Hall Turner in 1913. The megaparsec came into use as astronomical distance measurements extended to other galaxies.
Current Use
The megaparsec is used to measure the distances between neighboring galaxies and galaxy clusters.