metre to light-year
Live metre (m) to light-year (ly) converter. Plus a 10-value reference table and FAQs.
Conversion table
Ten sample values from metre to light-year. Use the converter above for arbitrary values.
| metre (m) | → | light-year (ly) |
|---|---|---|
| 0.001 m | → | 1.0570e-19 ly |
| 0.01 m | → | 1.0570e-18 ly |
| 0.1 m | → | 1.0570e-17 ly |
| 0.5 m | → | 5.2850e-17 ly |
| 1 m | → | 1.0570e-16 ly |
| 2 m | → | 2.1140e-16 ly |
| 5 m | → | 5.2850e-16 ly |
| 10 m | → | 1.0570e-15 ly |
| 100 m | → | 1.0570e-14 ly |
| 1,000 m | → | 1.0570e-13 ly |
About the metre
The SI base unit of length. Defined by the speed of light since 1983.
About the light-year
Distance light travels in one Julian year — about 9.46 trillion km. Astronomy.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert metre to light-year?
Multiply the metre value by 1.0570e-16 to get it in light-year. For example, 10 m = 1.06e-15 ly.
What is 1 m in ly?
1 m = 1.0570e-16 ly.
What is 100 m in ly?
100 m = 1.06e-14 ly.
What is the formula?
Linear: multiply by 1.0570e-16 (the unit factor ratio).
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