Convert Parsec (pc) to Chain (ch) instantly.
Parsec to Chain conversion
1 Parsec (pc) = 1533880900000000 Chain (ch). To convert Parsec to Chain, multiply the value by 1533880900000000.
| Parsec (pc) | Chain (ch) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1533880900000000 |
| 2 | 3067761900000000 |
| 5 | 7669404600000000 |
| 10 | 15338809000000000 |
| 25 | 38347023000000000 |
| 50 | 76694046000000000 |
| 100 | 153388090000000000 |
| 1000 | 1533880900000000000 |
Frequently asked questions
How many Chain are in one Parsec?
One Parsec (pc) equals 1533880900000000 Chain (ch).
How do I convert Parsec to Chain?
To convert Parsec to Chain, multiply the value by 1533880900000000.
What is 10 Parsec in Chain?
10 Parsec = 15338809000000000 Chain.
About these units
Parsec (pc)
A parsec is equal to 3.26 light years, or approximately 3.0857 × 10¹⁶ meters. It is defined based on the method of stellar parallax, the apparent shift in a star's position caused by Earth's orbit around the Sun. Specifically, a star at a distance of one parsec exhibits a parallax angle of one arcsecond (1/3600 of a degree). Because its definition emerges directly from geometric measurement techniques, the parsec became the standard astronomical unit for professional research. Parallax-based distances are foundational to the cosmic distance ladder — the sequence of methods by which astronomers measure distances from nearby stars to the farthest galaxies. The parsec is widely used in astrophysics because calculations involving gravitational dynamics, luminosity, or galactic structure often become more intuitive in parsecs than in light years. Although less familiar to the public, it is the preferred unit in scientific publications, planetary catalogs, and distance mapping of the Milky Way.
Chain (ch)
A chain is equal to 66 feet or 4 rods, and it was standardized by surveyor Edmund Gunter in the 17th century. "Gunter's chain," consisting of 100 metal links, became the backbone of land surveying in the English-speaking world for centuries. Its convenience stems from simple arithmetic: 10 square chains make an acre, making land area calculations straightforward. Railroads, farmland, and city parcels across the United States and the Commonwealth nations were once laid out using chains, so the unit appears in countless historical records. Even today, some legal property descriptions still reference chain-based measurements, making the unit relevant for modern surveyors who interpret old maps. Although high-precision digital equipment has replaced physical chains, the unit's structural role in land division ensures its lasting importance.