Inch to light year converter (in to ly)

Conversion Formula

1 in = 2.684790766011E-18 ly

Step-by-Step Explanation

1. Understand the base relationship:
   1 Inch = 0.0254 meters
   1 Light year = 9.4607E+15 meters
2. Establish the conversion factor:
   1 in = (0.0254 m) / (9.4607E+15 m/ly) = 2.684790766011E-18 ly
3. Apply the conversion:
   Multiply the value in in by 2.684790766011E-18 to get the equivalent in ly

Example Conversion

Convert 5 in to ly:

5 in × 2.684790766011E-18 = 1.3423953830055E-17 ly