Parsecs to Light Years

Convert parsecs (pc) to light years (ly) with formulas, examples, and conversion tables.

Parsecs (pc)

Light Years (ly)

1 pc = 3.2616 ly

Full precision:3.2616 ly

Step-by-Step Solution

To convert 1 parsecs to light years, we multiply by 3.2616 because one parsec equals exactly 3.2616 light years.

1 parsec = 3.2616 light years

Since each parsec contains 3.2616 light years, we multiply our value by this factor:

1 × 3.2616 = 3.2616 light years

So 1 parsecs = 3.2616 light years.

✓Quick check: 3.2616 ÷ 3.2616 = 1 parsecs

How to Convert Parsecs to Light Years

To convert parsecs to light years, multiply the value by 3.2616.

Light Years = Parsecs × 3.2616

1 parsec = 3.2616 light years

Tip: To convert light years back to parsecs, divide by 3.2616.

Example 1: 1 pc = 3.2616 ly
1 × 3.2616 = 3.2616

Example 2: 5 pc = 16.3078 ly
5 × 3.2616 = 16.3078

Example 3: 10 pc = 32.6156 ly
10 × 3.2616 = 32.6156