Light-Years To Parsecs Converter

ly
Light-Year
pc
Parsec

Light-Year to Parsec Conversion

1 Light-Year = 0.3066013937855506 Parsec

Convert between Light-Year and Parsec with step-by-step calculations.

Unit Information

Light-Year (ly)

The distance that light travels in a vacuum in one Julian year.

System: Astronomical

Parsec (pc)

A unit of length used in astronomy, defined via parallax.

System: Astronomical

Conversion Process

This conversion uses Meter as the base unit. We'll first convert Light-Year to Meter, then convert from Meter to Parsec.

Step 1: Convert from Light-Year to Meter

1 × 9.46P = 9.46P

Result: 9.46P Meter

Step 2: Convert from Meter to Parsec

9.46P × 3.24e-17 = 0.3066013937855506

Result: 0.3066013937855506 Parsec

Direct Conversion Factor

1 ÷ 3.26 = 0.3066013937855506

Direct conversion: 1 Light-Year = 0.3066013937855506 Parsec

How to Convert Light-Year to Parsec

To convert from Light-Year to Parsec, simply input the value in Light-Year, and the tool will calculate the equivalent value in Parsec using accurate conversion rates. You can also reverse the process by entering a value in Parsec to get the corresponding value in Light-Year.

Conversion Formula

Light-Year to ParsecParsec = Light-Year × 0.306601
Parsec to Light-YearLight-Year = Parsec × 3.26156

Conversion Tables

Light-Year to Parsec

Light-YearParsec
10.3066
20.6132
30.9198
51.533
103.066
206.132
309.198
5015.33
10030.66
20061.32
30091.98
500153.3
1000306.6

Parsec to Light-Year

ParsecLight-Year
13.2616
26.5231
39.7847
516.308
1032.616
2065.231
3097.847
50163.08
100326.16
200652.31
300978.47
5001630.8
10003261.6