Meters to Light Years Converter
Convert meters (m) to light years (ly)
Result
1.0570008 × 10⁻¹⁶ ly
Light Years
1 m = 1.0570008 × 10⁻¹⁶ ly
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How to convert meters to light years
There are 9.46073 × 10¹⁵ meters in one light year, so divide the number of meters by 9.46073 × 10¹⁵.
ly = m ÷ 9.46073 × 10¹⁵
1 m = 1.057001 × 10⁻¹⁶ ly · 1 ly = 9.46073 × 10¹⁵ m
Worked example
To convert 5 meters to light years: 5 m ÷ 9.46073 × 10¹⁵ = 5.285004 × 10⁻¹⁶ ly.
About meters (m)
The meter (metre) is the SI base unit of length, defined by the distance light travels in 1/299,792,458 of a second.
About light years (ly)
A light year is the distance light travels in one Julian year, about 9.46 trillion km. It is used for distances between stars.
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Frequently asked questions
How many light years are in one meter?
One meter equals 1.057001 × 10⁻¹⁶ light years.
How many meters are in one light year?
One light year equals 9.46073 × 10¹⁵ meters.
How do I convert meters to light years?
Use the formula ly = m ÷ 9.46073 × 10¹⁵. For example, 5 m ÷ 9.46073 × 10¹⁵ = 5.285004 × 10⁻¹⁶ ly.