How to Convert Light Years to Feet
To convert light years to feet, multiply the value by 3.104e+16.
The Formula
Feet = Light Years × 3.104e+16
Key Fact
1 light year = 3.104e+16 feet
Tip: To convert feet back to light years, divide by 3.104e+16.
Light Years to Feet
Convert light years (ly) to feet (ft) with formulas, examples, and conversion tables.
ly
ft
1 ly = 3.104e+16 ft
Full precision:3.104e+16 ft
Feet + Inches:1222048277429888300' 4"
Step-by-Step Solution
To convert 1 light years to feet, we multiply by 3.104e+16 because one light year equals exactly 3.104e+16 feet.
1 light year = 3.104e+16 feet
Since each light year contains 3.104e+16 feet, we multiply our value by this factor:
1 × 3.104e+16 = 3.104e+16 feet
So 1 light years = 3.104e+16 feet.
Quick check: 3.104e+16 ÷ 3.104e+16 = 1 light years
Example Conversions
Example 1: 1 ly = 3.104e+16 ft
1 × 3.104e+16 = 3.104e+16
1 × 3.104e+16 = 3.104e+16
Example 2: 5 ly = 1.552e+17 ft
5 × 3.104e+16 = 1.552e+17
5 × 3.104e+16 = 1.552e+17
Example 3: 10 ly = 3.104e+17 ft
10 × 3.104e+16 = 3.104e+17
10 × 3.104e+16 = 3.104e+17
Light Years to Feet Table
| Light Years (ly) | Feet (ft) |
|---|---|
| 1 ly | 3.104e+16 ft |
| 2 ly | 6.208e+16 ft |
| 5 ly | 1.552e+17 ft |
| 10 ly | 3.104e+17 ft |
| 20 ly | 6.208e+17 ft |
| 25 ly | 7.76e+17 ft |
| 50 ly | 1.552e+18 ft |
| 100 ly | 3.104e+18 ft |
| 250 ly | 7.76e+18 ft |
| 500 ly | 1.552e+19 ft |
| 1000 ly | 3.104e+19 ft |
1 Light Year in Other Units
| Unit | 1 ly = |
|---|---|
| Light Years to Kilometers | 9.461e+12 km |
| Light Years to Meters | 9.461e+15 m |
| Light Years to Centimeters | 9.461e+17 cm |
| Light Years to Millimeters | 9.461e+18 mm |
| Light Years to Micrometers | 9.461e+21 μm |
| Light Years to Nanometers | 9.461e+24 nm |
| Light Years to Miles | 5.8788e+12 mi |
| Light Years to Yards | 1.0347e+16 yd |
| Light Years to Feet | 3.104e+16 ft |
| Light Years to Inches | 3.7248e+17 in |
| Light Years to Nautical Miles | 5.1085e+12 nmi |
| Light Years to Fathoms | 5.1733e+15 ftm |
| Light Years to Astronomical Units | 63241.98 AU |
| Light Years to Parsecs | 0.30658 pc |
| Light Years to Angstroms | 9.461e+25 Å |
| Light Years to Planck Lengths | 5.8537e+50 ℓP |
| Light Years to Rods | 1.8812e+15 rd |
About Light Years and Feet
What is a Light Year?
The light year (ly) is a unit of length in the astronomical system. One light year equals 9461000000000000 meters.
What is a Foot?
The foot (ft) is a unit of length in the imperial system. One foot equals 0.3048 meters.