Parsecs To Light-Years Converter

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Parsec to Light-Year Conversion

1 Parsec = 3.26 Light-Year

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

Unit Information

Parsec (pc)

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

System: Astronomical

Light-Year (ly)

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

System: Astronomical

Conversion Process

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

Step 1: Convert from Parsec to Meter

1 × 30.86P = 30.86P

Result: 30.86P Meter

Step 2: Convert from Meter to Light-Year

30.86P × 1.06e-16 = 3.26

Result: 3.26 Light-Year

Direct Conversion Factor

1 × 3.26 = 3.26

Direct conversion: 1 Parsec = 3.26 Light-Year

How to Convert Parsec to Light-Year

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

Conversion Formula

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

Conversion Tables

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

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