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Light year to centimeters Conversion
1 light year (ly) is equal to 946073047300000000 centimeters (cm).
1 ly = 946073047300000000 cm
or
1 cm = 0.000000000000000001057000834 ly
Formula
To convert a length from light year (ly) to centimeters (cm), multiply the length in light year by 946073047300000000
l(cm) = l(ly) × 946073047300000000
Examples:
Convert 1000 light year to centimeters:
l(cm) = 1000ly × 946073047300000000 = 946073047300000000000 cm
Conversion table
| Light year (ly) | Centimeters (cm) |
|---|---|
| 1 ly | 9.46073e17 cm |
| 2 ly | 1.892146e18 cm |
| 3 ly | 2.838219e18 cm |
| 5 ly | 4.730365e18 cm |
| 10 ly | 9.46073e18 cm |
| 20 ly | 1.892146e19 cm |
| 25 ly | 2.365183e19 cm |
| 50 ly | 4.730365e19 cm |
| 100 ly | 9.46073e19 cm |
| 250 ly | 2.365183e20 cm |
| 500 ly | 4.730365e20 cm |
| 1000 ly | 9.46073e20 cm |
| Centimeters (cm) | Light year (ly) |
|---|---|
| 1 cm | 0 ly |
| 2 cm | 0 ly |
| 3 cm | 0 ly |
| 5 cm | 0 ly |
| 10 cm | 0 ly |
| 20 cm | 0 ly |
| 25 cm | 0 ly |
| 50 cm | 0 ly |
| 100 cm | 0 ly |
| 250 cm | 0 ly |
| 500 cm | 0 ly |
| 1000 cm | 0 ly |
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert light year to centimeters?
Multiply the value in light year by 946073047300000000 to get the result in centimeters. For example, 5 ly × 946073047300000000 = 4.730365e18 cm.
How many centimeters are in 1 light year?
1 light year (ly) is equal to 9.46073e17 centimeters (cm).
How do I convert centimeters back to light year?
Use the inverse operation: divide the value in centimeters by 946073047300000000 to get the result in light year.
How accurate is the light year to centimeters conversion?
The converter multiplies by the conversion factor 946073047300000000 and rounds the result to 9 decimal places by default. You can increase or reduce the precision with the digits option on this page.
Sources
Conversion factors are based on internationally recognised standards:
