Convert Astronomical Unit to Light Year
Instantly convert Astronomical Unit to Light Year with our advanced Length calculator. Whether you need precise calculations for Astronomical Unit or Light Year, this tool provides accurate results with related formulas and conversion tables.
What is a Astronomical Unit?
The Astronomical Unit (AU) is a unit of length roughly being the distance from Earth to the Sun, about 150 million kilometers.
What is a Light Year?
The Light-year (ly) is a unit of length used to express astronomical distances. It is equivalent to about 9.46 trillion kilometers, the distance light travels in one year.
How to Convert Astronomical Unit to Light Year
To convert Astronomical Unit to Light Year, divide the Astronomical Unit value by 63242.
ly = AU ÷ 63242Manual Calculation Steps
Step 1: Identify the Formula
The standard formula to convert from Astronomical Unit to Light Year is:
ly = AU ÷ 63242Step 2: Plug in the Value
Substitute the value you want to convert (for example, 5 AU) into the formula.
Step 3: Calculate the Result
Perform the calculation to get the result in Light Year.
Astronomical Unit to Light Year Conversion Table
| Astronomical Unit (AU) | Light Year (ly) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.0000158123 ly |
| 5 | 0.0000790614 ly |
| 10 | 0.000158123 ly |
| 25 | 0.000395307 ly |
| 50 | 0.000790614 ly |
| 100 | 0.00158123 ly |
| 500 | 0.00790614 ly |
| 1000 | 0.0158123 ly |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Light Year are in a Astronomical Unit?
There are 0.0000158123 Light Year in 1 Astronomical Unit.
What is the difference between Astronomical Unit and Light Year?
Astronomical Unit and Light Year are both units used to measure length. The Astronomical Unit is smaller than the Light Year.
How do I convert Astronomical Unit to Light Year?
To convert Astronomical Unit to Light Year, divide the Astronomical Unit value by 63242. For example, to find out how many Light Year there are in a specific number of Astronomical Unit, simply apply this formula.
What are the common uses of Astronomical Unit and Light Year?
Astronomical Unit and Light Year are commonly used in length measurements. Astronomical Unit is often used for larger scale measurements relative to Light Year.