Light Year to Parsec (ly to pc)
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Understand Light Year and Parsec Units
A light-year is a unit of distance, specifically the distance that light travels in one year. Because the universe is so vast, using standard units like kilometers or miles becomes impractical. One light-year is approximately 9.461 × 1012 kilometers (9.461 trillion kilometers). For more detailed information, you can refer to the Wikipedia article on Light-year.
A parsec is another unit of distance used in astronomy. One parsec is the distance at which one astronomical unit subtends an angle of one arcsecond. A parsec is approximately equal to 3.26 light-years, making it a larger unit than a light-year. To delve deeper, check out the Wikipedia article on Parsec.
Both light-years and parsecs are essential tools for astronomers to measure and comprehend the immense distances between celestial objects. They help in simplifying calculations and providing a more intuitive understanding of the scale of the universe.
How to Convert Light Year to Parsec
- Understand the relationship: One parsec is defined as the distance at which one astronomical unit subtends an angle of one arcsecond. A light-year is the distance light travels in one year.
- Know the conversion factor: 1 parsec is approximately equal to 3.26 light-years.
- Divide the number of light-years by 3.26 to get the equivalent distance in parsecs.
For example, if a star is 32.6 light-years away, then it is approximately 32.6 / 3.26 = 10 parsecs away.
How to Use Our Converter
Converting between Light Year and Parsec units is even easier with our tool. Just follow these steps:
- Enter the value you want to convert in the Light Year input on the left.
- View the converted result instantly displayed in the Parsec input on the right.
- Copy the result or try different unit combinations as needed.
- You can also change the input value on the right to convert the other way.
Light Year to Parsec Conversion Chart
Below is a quick reference chart for common length conversions between Light Year and Parsec:
| Light Year (ly) | Parsec (pc) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 ly | = | 0.31 pc |
| 2 ly | = | 0.61 pc |
| 3 ly | = | 0.92 pc |
| 4 ly | = | 1.23 pc |
| 5 ly | = | 1.53 pc |
| 6 ly | = | 1.84 pc |
| 7 ly | = | 2.15 pc |
| 8 ly | = | 2.45 pc |
| 9 ly | = | 2.76 pc |
| 10 ly | = | 3.07 pc |
| 11 ly | = | 3.37 pc |
| 12 ly | = | 3.68 pc |
| 13 ly | = | 3.99 pc |
| 14 ly | = | 4.29 pc |
| 15 ly | = | 4.60 pc |
| 16 ly | = | 4.91 pc |
| 17 ly | = | 5.21 pc |
| 18 ly | = | 5.52 pc |
| 19 ly | = | 5.83 pc |
| 20 ly | = | 6.13 pc |
| Light Year (ly) | Parsec (pc) | |
|---|---|---|
| 25 ly | = | 7.67 pc |
| 30 ly | = | 9.20 pc |
| 35 ly | = | 10.73 pc |
| 40 ly | = | 12.26 pc |
| 45 ly | = | 13.80 pc |
| 50 ly | = | 15.33 pc |
| 55 ly | = | 16.86 pc |
| 60 ly | = | 18.40 pc |
| 65 ly | = | 19.93 pc |
| 70 ly | = | 21.46 pc |
| 75 ly | = | 23 pc |
| 80 ly | = | 24.53 pc |
| 85 ly | = | 26.06 pc |
| 90 ly | = | 27.59 pc |
| 95 ly | = | 29.13 pc |
| 100 ly | = | 30.66 pc |
| 105 ly | = | 32.19 pc |
| 110 ly | = | 33.73 pc |
| 115 ly | = | 35.26 pc |
| 120 ly | = | 36.79 pc |
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