Light Years to Meters Conversion Table
View a light year to meter conversion chart with common values, an accurate formula, and related length tables.
Conversion chart
Common light years to meters values, generated from the selected units.
| light years (ly) | meters (m) |
|---|---|
| 1 light year | 9.46073047e15 meters |
| 2 light years | 1.89214609e16 meters |
| 5 light years | 4.73036524e16 meters |
| 10 light years | 9.46073047e16 meters |
| 15 light years | 1.41910957e17 meters |
| 20 light years | 1.89214609e17 meters |
| 25 light years | 2.36518262e17 meters |
| 30 light years | 2.83821914e17 meters |
| 40 light years | 3.78429219e17 meters |
| 50 light years | 4.73036524e17 meters |
| 75 light years | 7.09554785e17 meters |
| 100 light years | 9.46073047e17 meters |
Common values
Common light years to meters values, generated from the selected units.
| light years (ly) | meters (m) |
|---|---|
| 1 light year | 9.46073047e15 meters |
| 5 light years | 4.73036524e16 meters |
| 10 light years | 9.46073047e16 meters |
| 20 light years | 1.89214609e17 meters |
| 50 light years | 4.73036524e17 meters |
| 100 light years | 9.46073047e17 meters |
Conversion Formula
Multiply the value in light years by 9.460730472581e15 to get meters.
Formula
m = ly × 9.460730472581e15Example
Convert 10 light years to meters:
10 × 9.460730472581e15= 9.46073047e16 mFrequently asked questions
How many meters are in 1 light year?
1 light year equals 9.460730472581e15 meters.
How do you convert light years to meters?
Multiply the value in light years by 9.460730472581e15 to get meters. The formula is m = ly × 9.460730472581e15.
What is 10 light years in meters?
10 light years is approximately 9.46073047e16 meters.