Light Years Converter

Convert light years to other distance units

What is This Tool?

Length converters translate measurements between metric (meters, centimeters, kilometers) and imperial (feet, inches, miles) systems. They are essential for international travel, construction, science, and everyday measurements.

Formula
target = value x (source unit in base) / (target unit in base) All conversions go through a base unit (meters) to ensure accuracy between any pair of units.
Worked Examples

1. Meters to Feet

Given: 5 meters

1 meter = 3.28084 feet

5 x 3.28084 = 16.4042 feet

Result: 16.4042 ft

2. Miles to Kilometers

Given: 10 miles

1 mile = 1.60934 km

10 x 1.60934 = 16.0934 km

Result: 16.0934 km

3. Inches to Centimeters

Given: 12 inches

1 inch = 2.54 cm

12 x 2.54 = 30.48 cm

Result: 30.48 cm

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