light years to meters
Convert light year to meter — instant, free, with the formula shown.
1 ly=9.4607e+15 m
How to convert light year to meter
To convert light year to meter, multiply by 9.4607e+15:
m = ly × 9.4607e+15
For example, 10 ly × 9.4607e+15 = 9.4607e+16 m.
ly to m conversion table
| light years (ly) | meters (m) |
|---|---|
| 1 ly | 9.4607e+15 m |
| 2 ly | 1.8921e+16 m |
| 5 ly | 4.7304e+16 m |
| 10 ly | 9.4607e+16 m |
| 25 ly | 2.3652e+17 m |
| 50 ly | 4.7304e+17 m |
| 100 ly | 9.4607e+17 m |
| 250 ly | 2.3652e+18 m |
| 500 ly | 4.7304e+18 m |
| 1000 ly | 9.4607e+18 m |
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ly to m — frequently asked
How many meters are in 1 light year?
1 light year = 9.4607e+15 meters (ly × 9.4607e+15 = m).
What is the formula to convert light year to meter?
Multiply your light year value by 9.4607e+15 to get meter.
How do I convert 10 light years to meters?
10 ly = 9.4607e+16 m. For 100 ly the answer is 9.4607e+17 m. Use the calculator on this page for any other value.