Astronomical unit to parsec converter
The Astronomical unit to parsec converter computes astronomical unit to parsec from the relation pc = AU x 0.00000484813681109536. It takes a single input (astronomical unit in AU) and returns the parsec in pc. Because this is a pure mathematical or physical formula rather than a jurisdiction-specific rule, the result never changes over time: the same inputs always produce the same answer, so you can rely on it whether you are checking homework, sizing a design, or sanity-checking another tool. Enter your values in the fields below and the result updates instantly; you can also share a permalink that pre-fills the exact calculation, which is useful for teaching, reports, or collaboration. For example, with astronomical unit = 10 AU, the parsec works out to 4.848137e-5 pc, and the worked example further down the page shows every step so you can follow the arithmetic and reproduce it by hand. The method is the standard form documented by NIST SP 811 / BIPM SI, and the figure above each result carries the date it was last verified. This tool is general information and is not a substitute for professional engineering, medical, financial, or scientific advice; always check critical results against the primary source and your own judgement.
With astronomical unit = 10 AU, the result is 4.848137e-5 pc.
Applies to: any numeric inputs. Method source: NIST SP 811 / BIPM SI, checked 2026-06-22.
The formula
pc = AU x 0.00000484813681109536
Worked example
With astronomical unit = 10 AU:
- pc = AU x 0.00000484813681109536
- parsec = 4.848137e-5 pc
This worked example is one of the automated golden-value tests this calculator must pass before it can publish.
What this assumes
- Inputs are real numbers in the units shown.
- The result is the exact value of pc = AU x 0.00000484813681109536; general information, not professional advice.
Frequently asked questions
What formula does this use?
pc = AU x 0.00000484813681109536, the standard form documented by NIST SP 811 / BIPM SI.
Does the result ever change over time?
No. This is a pure formula with no external rate, so the same inputs always give the same result.
Official sources and verification
- Method: NIST SP 811 / BIPM SI, checked 2026-06-22.
Reviewed by the CalculatorHub team, edited by James Graham, 2026-06-22. See our methodology. General information, not professional advice.