Light year to parsec converter (ly to pc)

Conversion Formula

1 ly = 0.30659817869527 pc

Step-by-Step Explanation

1. Understand the base relationship:
   1 Light year = 9.4607E+15 meters
   1 Parsec = 3.0857E+16 meters
2. Establish the conversion factor:
   1 ly = (9.4607E+15 m) / (3.0857E+16 m/pc) = 0.30659817869527 pc
3. Apply the conversion:
   Multiply the value in ly by 0.30659817869527 to get the equivalent in pc

Example Conversion

Convert 5 ly to pc:

5 ly × 0.30659817869527 = 1.5329908934764 pc