AU to Parsecs Converter

Convert astronomical units to parsecs with accurate formulas, examples and conversion tables.

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0.00000485 pc

1 AU ≈ 0.00000485 pc

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Conversion table

Common astronomical units to parsecs values, generated from the selected units.

astronomical units (AU)parsecs (pc)
1 astronomical unit0.00000485 parsecs
5 astronomical units0.00002424 parsecs
10 astronomical units0.00004848 parsecs
20 astronomical units0.00009696 parsecs
50 astronomical units0.00024241 parsecs
100 astronomical units0.00048481 parsecs

Conversion Formula

Divide the value in astronomical units by 206264.80624709636 to get parsecs.

Formulapc = AU ÷ 206264.80624709636

Example

Convert 1 astronomical unit to parsecs:

1 ÷ 206264.80624709636= 0.00000485 pc

Unit information

Concise reference information for the selected source and target units.

Astronomical unit (AU)

Scientific
1 AU = 149,597,870,700 m
Definition
One astronomical unit equals exactly 149,597,870,700 meters.
Usage
Used for distances within the solar system.

Parsec (pc)

Scientific
1 pc = 3.085677581491e16 m
Definition
One parsec is approximately 3.0857 × 10¹⁶ meters.
Usage
Used by astronomers for stellar and galactic distances.

Frequently asked questions

How many parsecs are in 1 astronomical unit?

1 astronomical unit equals 0.000004848137 parsecs.

How do you convert astronomical units to parsecs?

Divide the value in astronomical units by 206264.80624709636 to get parsecs. The formula is pc = AU ÷ 206264.80624709636.

What is 10 astronomical units in parsecs?

10 astronomical units is approximately 0.00004848 parsecs.