Convert from meters to light years

Conversion Information

To convert from meters to light years, multiply by 1.05700097e-16

1 m = 1.05700097e-16 l. y.

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About the Units

meter (m)

The fundamental SI unit of length, defined by the speed of light in a vacuum.

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light year (l. y.)

The distance light travels in one year, used for astronomical measurements.

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Common Conversions

  • 1 m = 1.05700097e-16 l. y.
  • 9460730000000000.0 m = 1 l. y.