Meters to Light Years

Convert meters (m) to light years (ly) with formulas, examples, and conversion tables.

Meters (m)

Light Years (ly)

1 m = 1.06e-16 ly

Full precision:1.06e-16 ly

Step-by-Step Solution

To convert 1 meters to light years, we divide by 9.46e+15 because one light year equals exactly 9.46e+15 meters.

1 light year = 9.46e+15 meters

Since there are 9.46e+15 meters in every light year, we divide our value by this factor:

1 ÷ 9.46e+15 = 1.06e-16 light years

So 1 meters = 1.06e-16 light years.

✓Quick check: 1.06e-16 × 9.46e+15 = 1 meters

How to Convert Meters to Light Years

To convert meters to light years, divide the value by 9.46e+15.

Light Years = Meters ÷ 9.46e+15

1 light year = 9.46e+15 meters

Tip: To convert light years back to meters, multiply by 9.46e+15.

Example 1: 1 m = 1.06e-16 ly
1 ÷ 9.46e+15 = 1.06e-16

Example 2: 5 m = 5.29e-16 ly
5 ÷ 9.46e+15 = 5.29e-16

Example 3: 10 m = 1.06e-15 ly
10 ÷ 9.46e+15 = 1.06e-15