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Light year to meters Conversion
1 light year (ly) is equal to 9460730473000000 meters (m).
1 ly = 9460730473000000 m
or
1 m = 0.0000000000000001057000834 ly
Formula
To convert a length from light year (ly) to meters (m), multiply the length in light year by 9460730473000000
l(m) = l(ly) × 9460730473000000
Examples:
Convert 500 light year to meters:
l(m) = 500ly × 9460730473000000 = 4730365236000000000 m
Conversion table
| Light year (ly) | Meters (m) |
|---|---|
| 1 ly | 9.46073e15 m |
| 2 ly | 1.892146e16 m |
| 3 ly | 2.838219e16 m |
| 5 ly | 4.730365e16 m |
| 10 ly | 9.46073e16 m |
| 20 ly | 1.892146e17 m |
| 25 ly | 2.365183e17 m |
| 50 ly | 4.730365e17 m |
| 100 ly | 9.46073e17 m |
| 250 ly | 2.365183e18 m |
| 500 ly | 4.730365e18 m |
| 1000 ly | 9.46073e18 m |
| Meters (m) | Light year (ly) |
|---|---|
| 1 m | 0 ly |
| 2 m | 0 ly |
| 3 m | 0 ly |
| 5 m | 0 ly |
| 10 m | 0 ly |
| 20 m | 0 ly |
| 25 m | 0 ly |
| 50 m | 0 ly |
| 100 m | 0 ly |
| 250 m | 0 ly |
| 500 m | 0 ly |
| 1000 m | 0 ly |
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert light year to meters?
Multiply the value in light year by 9460730473000000 to get the result in meters. For example, 5 ly × 9460730473000000 = 4.730365e16 m.
How many meters are in 1 light year?
1 light year (ly) is equal to 9.46073e15 meters (m).
How do I convert meters back to light year?
Use the inverse operation: divide the value in meters by 9460730473000000 to get the result in light year.
How accurate is the light year to meters conversion?
The converter multiplies by the conversion factor 9460730473000000 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:
