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Light-year to meter.

One light-year equals 9.46073e+15 meter. Use this converter for quick, accurate ly to m conversions.

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Conversion formula.

1 ly = 9.46073e+15 m

To convert light-year to meter, multiply the value in ly by 9.46073e+15.

Quick examples

  • 1 ly = 9.46073e+15 m
  • 5 ly = 4.730365e+16 m
  • 10 ly = 9.46073e+16 m
  • 100 ly = 9.46073e+17 m

Light-year to Meter conversion table.

Light-year (ly)Meter (m)
19.46073e+15
21.892146e+16
32.838219e+16
43.784292e+16
54.730365e+16
65.676438e+16
76.622511e+16
87.568584e+16
98.514657e+16
109.46073e+16
111.04068e+17
121.135288e+17
131.229895e+17
141.324502e+17
151.41911e+17
161.513717e+17
171.608324e+17
181.702931e+17
191.797539e+17
201.892146e+17
Convert the other way: Meter to Light-year

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More Light-year conversions.

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Frequently asked questions.

How many meter are in a light-year?
One light-year equals 9.46073e+15 meter (m).
How do I convert ly to m?
Multiply the value in ly by 9.46073e+15. For example, 10 ly = 9.46073e+16 m.
Is this conversion exact?
Yes. This converter uses the internationally defined factor: 1 ly = 9.46073e+15 m.