Yard to light year converter (yd to ly)

Conversion Formula

1 yd = 9.6652467576395E-17 ly

Step-by-Step Explanation

1. Understand the base relationship:
   1 Yard = 0.9144 meters
   1 Light year = 9.4607E+15 meters
2. Establish the conversion factor:
   1 yd = (0.9144 m) / (9.4607E+15 m/ly) = 9.6652467576395E-17 ly
3. Apply the conversion:
   Multiply the value in yd by 9.6652467576395E-17 to get the equivalent in ly

Example Conversion

Convert 5 yd to ly:

5 yd × 9.6652467576395E-17 = 4.8326233788197E-16 ly