Parsec to Light Year (pc to ly)
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Understand Parsec and Light Year Units
A parsec is a unit of distance used in astronomy. One parsec is approximately 3.26 light-years or 3.09 × 1013 kilometers. Parsecs are obtained by using triangulation and stellar parallax.
Parsec on Wikipedia
A light-year is the distance that light travels in one year, which is approximately 9.461 × 1012 kilometers (or about 5.879 × 1012 miles). It is a unit of length, useful for measuring astronomical distances.
Light-year on Wikipedia
How to Convert Parsec to Light Year
- First, remember the conversion factor: 1 parsec is approximately equal to 3.26 light-years.
- To convert parsecs to light-years, multiply the number of parsecs by 3.26.
- The formula is: Light-years = Parsecs × 3.26
For example, if a star is 10 parsecs away, then it is approximately 10 * 3.26 = 32.6 light-years away.
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Converting between Parsec and Light Year units is even easier with our tool. Just follow these steps:
- Enter the value you want to convert in the Parsec input on the left.
- View the converted result instantly displayed in the Light Year 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.
Parsec to Light Year Conversion Chart
Below is a quick reference chart for common length conversions between Parsec and Light Year:
| Parsec (pc) | Light Year (ly) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 pc | = | 3.26 ly |
| 2 pc | = | 6.52 ly |
| 3 pc | = | 9.78 ly |
| 4 pc | = | 13.05 ly |
| 5 pc | = | 16.31 ly |
| 6 pc | = | 19.57 ly |
| 7 pc | = | 22.83 ly |
| 8 pc | = | 26.09 ly |
| 9 pc | = | 29.35 ly |
| 10 pc | = | 32.62 ly |
| 11 pc | = | 35.88 ly |
| 12 pc | = | 39.14 ly |
| 13 pc | = | 42.40 ly |
| 14 pc | = | 45.66 ly |
| 15 pc | = | 48.92 ly |
| 16 pc | = | 52.19 ly |
| 17 pc | = | 55.45 ly |
| 18 pc | = | 58.71 ly |
| 19 pc | = | 61.97 ly |
| 20 pc | = | 65.23 ly |
| Parsec (pc) | Light Year (ly) | |
|---|---|---|
| 25 pc | = | 81.54 ly |
| 30 pc | = | 97.85 ly |
| 35 pc | = | 114.15 ly |
| 40 pc | = | 130.46 ly |
| 45 pc | = | 146.77 ly |
| 50 pc | = | 163.08 ly |
| 55 pc | = | 179.39 ly |
| 60 pc | = | 195.69 ly |
| 65 pc | = | 212 ly |
| 70 pc | = | 228.31 ly |
| 75 pc | = | 244.62 ly |
| 80 pc | = | 260.93 ly |
| 85 pc | = | 277.23 ly |
| 90 pc | = | 293.54 ly |
| 95 pc | = | 309.85 ly |
| 100 pc | = | 326.16 ly |
| 105 pc | = | 342.46 ly |
| 110 pc | = | 358.77 ly |
| 115 pc | = | 375.08 ly |
| 120 pc | = | 391.39 ly |
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