Parsec to Light Year Converter

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

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Table of Contents

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

How to Convert Parsecs to Light Years

To convert parsecs to light years, follow these steps:

  1. 1
    Multiply the distance in parsecs by 3.26156
  2. 2
    The result is the distance in light years
Formula:

Light Years = Parsecs × 3.26156

ly = pc × 3.26156

Examples

Common Examples

Example 1 1 Parsec

1 pc × 3.26156 = 3.26156 ly

Example 2 4.2 Parsecs

4.2 pc × 3.26156 = 13.698552 ly

Example 3 10 Parsecs

10 pc × 3.26156 = 32.6156 ly

Example 4 2,600 Parsecs

2,600 pc × 3.26156 = 8,480.056 ly

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