Light year to Tm converter (ly to Tm)

Conversion Formula

1 ly = 9460.7 Tm

Step-by-Step Explanation

1. Understand the base relationship:
   1 Light year = 9.4607E+15 meters
   1 Tm = 1000000000000 meters
2. Establish the conversion factor:
   1 ly = (9.4607E+15 m) / (1000000000000 m/Tm) = 9460.7 Tm
3. Apply the conversion:
   Multiply the value in ly by 9460.7 to get the equivalent in Tm

Example Conversion

Convert 5 ly to Tm:

5 ly × 9460.7 = 47303.5 Tm