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Light Years to Meters

Common Lengths Table

Extended Calculations Table For Light Years and Meters Conversions

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you convert light years to meters?

To convert light years to meters, multiply the number of light years by 9.461e+15 (since there are approximately 9.461 trillion kilometers in a light year). For example, if you have 1 light year, you multiply by 9.461e+15 to get approximately 9.461e+15 meters.

What is a light year?

A light year is the distance that light travels in a vacuum in one year, which is approximately 9.461 trillion kilometers or about 5.879 trillion miles.