Parsec to light year converter (pc to ly)

Conversion Formula

1 pc = 3.2615979790079 ly

Step-by-Step Explanation

1. Understand the base relationship:
   1 Parsec = 3.0857E+16 meters
   1 Light year = 9.4607E+15 meters
2. Establish the conversion factor:
   1 pc = (3.0857E+16 m) / (9.4607E+15 m/ly) = 3.2615979790079 ly
3. Apply the conversion:
   Multiply the value in pc by 3.2615979790079 to get the equivalent in ly

Example Conversion

Convert 5 pc to ly:

5 pc × 3.2615979790079 = 16.307989895039 ly