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Light-year to centimeter.

One light-year equals 9.46073e+17 centimeter. Use this converter for quick, accurate ly to cm conversions.

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Conversion formula.

1 ly = 9.46073e+17 cm

To convert light-year to centimeter, multiply the value in ly by 9.46073e+17.

Quick examples

  • 1 ly = 9.46073e+17 cm
  • 5 ly = 4.730365e+18 cm
  • 10 ly = 9.46073e+18 cm
  • 100 ly = 9.46073e+19 cm

Light-year to Centimeter conversion table.

Light-year (ly)Centimeter (cm)
19.46073e+17
21.892146e+18
32.838219e+18
43.784292e+18
54.730365e+18
65.676438e+18
76.622511e+18
87.568584e+18
98.514657e+18
109.46073e+18
111.04068e+19
121.135288e+19
131.229895e+19
141.324502e+19
151.41911e+19
161.513717e+19
171.608324e+19
181.702931e+19
191.797539e+19
201.892146e+19
Convert the other way: Centimeter to Light-year

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Frequently asked questions.

How many centimeter are in a light-year?
One light-year equals 9.46073e+17 centimeter (cm).
How do I convert ly to cm?
Multiply the value in ly by 9.46073e+17. For example, 10 ly = 9.46073e+18 cm.
Is this conversion exact?
Yes. This converter uses the internationally defined factor: 1 ly = 9.46073e+17 cm.