Light Year to Parsec Converter

Convert astronomical distances from light years to parsecs easily and accurately.

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Table of Contents

1 How to Convert Light Years to Parsecs
2 Common Examples
Guide

How to Convert Light Years to Parsecs

To convert light years to parsecs, follow these steps:

  1. 1
    Multiply the distance in light years by 0.306601
  2. 2
    The result is the distance in parsecs
Formula:

Parsecs = Light Years × 0.306601

pc = ly × 0.306601

Examples

Common Examples

Example 1 1 Light Year

1 ly × 0.306601 = 0.306601 pc

Example 2 4.2 Light Years

4.2 ly × 0.306601 = 1.287724 pc

Example 3 10 Light Years

10 ly × 0.306601 = 3.06601 pc

Example 4 26,000 Light Years

26,000 ly × 0.306601 = 7,971.626 pc

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