How do you convert light-years to parsecs?
To convert light-years to parsecs, divide the number of light-years by 3.26156377717. 1 ly = 0.306601 pc.
Parsec = Light-year ÷ 3.26156377717
Light-years to parsecs conversion table
| Light-years (ly) | Parsecs (pc) |
|---|---|
| 1 ly | 0.306601 pc |
| 3.26 ly | 0.999521 pc |
| 10 ly | 3.06601 pc |
| 32.6 ly | 9.99521 pc |
| 100 ly | 30.6601 pc |
| 326 ly | 99.9521 pc |
What is Light-year?
Light-year is a length unit used to express distance, size or travel range in practical measurement work.
Short history of Light-year
The light-year — the distance light travels in vacuum in one Julian year of 365.25 days — came into use in the 19th century to express the distances to stars. It is about 9.46 trillion kilometers.
Open the Light-year unit guideWhat is Parsec?
Parsec is a length unit used to express distance, size or travel range in practical measurement work.
Short history of Parsec
Parsec is short for 'parallax of one arcsecond', a term coined by astronomer Herbert Hall Turner in 1913. It is the distance at which one astronomical unit spans one arcsecond, about 3.26 light-years.
Open the Parsec unit guideFrequently asked questions
What is 1 Light-year in Parsec?
1 ly = 0.306601393786 pc.
How do you convert Light-year to Parsec?
To convert light-years to parsecs, divide the number of light-years by 3.26156377717. 1 ly = 0.306601 pc.
Frequently asked questions
How many parsecs are in 1 light-year?
1 ly = 0.306601 pc.
How do you convert light-years to parsecs?
To convert light-years to parsecs, divide the number of light-years by 3.26156377717. 1 ly = 0.306601 pc.
How many light-years are in 1 parsec?
1 pc = 3.26156 ly.