Fts to lys converter (fts to lys)

Conversion Formula

1 fts = 3.22e-17 lys

Step-by-Step Explanation

1. Understand the base relationship:
   1 Foot per second = 0.304800 meters per second
   1 Light year per second = 9,460,730,472,580,800 meters per second
2. Establish the conversion factor:
   1 fts = (0.304800 m/s) / (9,460,730,472,580,800 m/s/lys) = 3.22e-17 lys
3. Apply the conversion:
   Multiply the value in fts by 3.22e-17 to get the equivalent in lys

Example Conversion

Convert 5 fts to lys:

5 fts × 3.22e-17 = 1.61e-16 lys