Light Years to Kilometers

Convert light years (ly) to kilometers (km) with formulas, examples, and conversion tables.

Light Years (ly)

Kilometers (km)

1 ly = 9.46e+12 km

Full precision:9.46e+12 km

Step-by-Step Solution

To convert 1 light years to kilometers, we multiply by 9.46e+12 because one light year equals exactly 9.46e+12 kilometers.

1 light year = 9.46e+12 kilometers

Since each light year contains 9.46e+12 kilometers, we multiply our value by this factor:

1 × 9.46e+12 = 9.46e+12 kilometers

So 1 light years = 9.46e+12 kilometers.

✓Quick check: 9.46e+12 ÷ 9.46e+12 = 1 light years

How to Convert Light Years to Kilometers

To convert light years to kilometers, multiply the value by 9.46e+12.

Kilometers = Light Years × 9.46e+12

1 light year = 9.46e+12 kilometers

Tip: To convert kilometers back to light years, divide by 9.46e+12.

Example 1: 1 ly = 9.46e+12 km
1 × 9.46e+12 = 9.46e+12

Example 2: 5 ly = 4.73e+13 km
5 × 9.46e+12 = 4.73e+13

Example 3: 10 ly = 9.46e+13 km
10 × 9.46e+12 = 9.46e+13