Convert Sun's Radius to Parsec
Convert sun's radii to parsecs instantly. 1 sun's radius = 2.25461e-8 parsec — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Parsec to Sun's Radius converter for the reverse conversion.
Units explained
Sun's Radius
The Sun's radius is approximately 695,700 km (6.957×10⁸ m), defined as the IAU 2015 nominal solar radius for use in stellar physics and exoplanet research.
The IAU (International Astronomical Union) Resolution B3 in 2015 defined a nominal solar radius of exactly 6.957×10⁸ m to serve as a stable reference, independent of actual measurement-uncertainty variations in the real Sun.
Solar radii are used in stellar physics, exoplanet characterisation, and any context where a star's size is expressed relative to the Sun. Most stellar radius measurements are quoted in solar-radius units rather than meters.
Defined exactly at 6.957×10⁸ m by IAU Resolution B3 in 2015.
Parsec
A parsec (parallax-second) is a distance unit equal to 648,000/π astronomical units — approximately 3.086×10¹⁶ m (3.26 light years). It is the standard distance unit in professional astronomy.
Defined as the distance at which one astronomical unit subtends an angle of one arcsecond. IAU Resolution B2 in 2015 made this an exact definition: 1 pc = (648,000/π) AU.
Parsecs are used in professional astronomy for stellar distances (Proxima Centauri ≈ 1.3 pc), galactic-scale distances (with prefixes kiloparsec and megaparsec), and parallax measurements. Standard since the early 20th century.
Concept introduced by Herbert Hall Turner in 1913; exact definition via the AU adopted by IAU Resolution B2 in 2015.
Sun's Radius to Parsec conversion formula
The relationship between sun's radii and parsecs:
To convert sun's radii to parsecs, multiply the value in sun's radii by 2.25461e-8. To reverse, multiply parsecs by 4.435357e+7.
How to use this converter
Type a value into the calculator. The result in parsecs updates as you type. Tap a quick value, copy the result with one click, or use the swap arrow to jump straight to the Parsec to Sun's Radius converter for the reverse direction.
Step-by-step: convert sun's radii to parsecs
- Write down the value in sun's radii (R☉).
- Multiply that value by the factor 2.25461e-8.
- The product is the equivalent value in parsecs (pc).
- To reverse, multiply the parsec value by 4.435357e+7.
Worked examples
Example 1 — Convert 1 R☉ to pc:
1 × 2.25461e-8 = 2.25461e-8 pc
Example 2 — Convert 100 R☉ to pc:
100 × 2.25461e-8 = 2.25461e-6 pc
Sun's Radius to Parsec conversion table
Standard reference values for converting sun's radii to parsecs:
| Sun's Radius [R☉] | Parsec [pc] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 2.25461e-10 |
| 0.1 | 2.25461e-9 |
| 1 | 2.25461e-8 |
| 2 | 4.50922e-8 |
| 3 | 6.76383e-8 |
| 4 | 9.018441e-8 |
| 5 | 1.127305e-7 |
| 10 | 2.25461e-7 |
| 20 | 4.50922e-7 |
| 30 | 6.76383e-7 |
| 40 | 9.018441e-7 |
| 50 | 1.127305e-6 |
| 100 | 2.25461e-6 |
| 500 | 1.127305e-5 |
| 1000 | 2.25461e-5 |
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Sources & references
Conversion factor (1 R☉ = 2.25461e-8 pc) verified against the following authoritative sources:
- BIPM — The International System of Units (SI Brochure 9th ed.)
Official BIPM publication defining the seven SI base units (including the meter) and the rules for their use. The global authority on units of measurement.
- NIST — Guide to the SI
US National Institute of Standards and Technology reference covering the SI base and derived units with definitions and usage rules for US technical practice.
- NIST Special Publication 811 — Guide for the Use of the International System of Units
Detailed NIST guide covering exact conversion factors between SI and US customary units along with formatting and rounding conventions.
- NIST — Refinement of values for the yard and pound (Federal Register 1959)
The treaty (signed by US
- International Astronomical Union — System of Astronomical Constants
The IAU defines astronomical units including the AU (149597870700 m exactly) light-year and parsec used in astronomy and astrophysics.