Light Years to Parsecs Conversion Table
View a light year to parsec conversion chart with common values, an accurate formula, and related length tables.
Conversion chart
Common light years to parsecs values, generated from the selected units.
| light years (ly) | parsecs (pc) |
|---|---|
| 1 light year | 0.30660139 parsecs |
| 2 light years | 0.61320279 parsecs |
| 5 light years | 1.53300697 parsecs |
| 10 light years | 3.06601394 parsecs |
| 15 light years | 4.59902091 parsecs |
| 20 light years | 6.13202788 parsecs |
| 25 light years | 7.66503484 parsecs |
| 30 light years | 9.19804181 parsecs |
| 40 light years | 12.26405575 parsecs |
| 50 light years | 15.33006969 parsecs |
| 75 light years | 22.99510453 parsecs |
| 100 light years | 30.66013938 parsecs |
Common values
Common light years to parsecs values, generated from the selected units.
| light years (ly) | parsecs (pc) |
|---|---|
| 1 light year | 0.30660139 parsecs |
| 5 light years | 1.53300697 parsecs |
| 10 light years | 3.06601394 parsecs |
| 20 light years | 6.13202788 parsecs |
| 50 light years | 15.33006969 parsecs |
| 100 light years | 30.66013938 parsecs |
Conversion Formula
Divide the value in light years by 3.261563777167 to get parsecs.
Formula
pc = ly ÷ 3.261563777167Example
Convert 10 light years to parsecs:
10 ÷ 3.261563777167= 3.06601394 pcFrequently asked questions
How many parsecs are in 1 light year?
1 light year equals 0.306601393786 parsecs.
How do you convert light years to parsecs?
Divide the value in light years by 3.261563777167 to get parsecs. The formula is pc = ly ÷ 3.261563777167.
What is 10 light years in parsecs?
10 light years is approximately 3.06601394 parsecs.