Attometer to light year converter (am to ly)

Conversion Formula

1 am = 1.057004238587E-34 ly

Step-by-Step Explanation

1. Understand the base relationship:
   1 am = 1.0E-18 meters
   1 Light year = 9.4607E+15 meters
2. Establish the conversion factor:
   1 am = (1.0E-18 m) / (9.4607E+15 m/ly) = 1.057004238587E-34 ly
3. Apply the conversion:
   Multiply the value in am by 1.057004238587E-34 to get the equivalent in ly

Example Conversion

Convert 5 am to ly:

5 am × 1.057004238587E-34 = 5.285021192935E-34 ly