Mils to Light Years Converter
Convert mils (mil) to light years (ly)
Result
2.6847821 × 10⁻²¹ ly
Light Years
1 mil = 2.6847821 × 10⁻²¹ ly
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How to convert mils to light years
There are 3.724697 × 10²⁰ mils in one light year, so divide the number of mils by 3.724697 × 10²⁰.
ly = mil ÷ 3.724697 × 10²⁰
1 mil = 2.684782 × 10⁻²¹ ly · 1 ly = 3.724697 × 10²⁰ mil
Worked example
To convert 5 mils to light years: 5 mil ÷ 3.724697 × 10²⁰ = 1.342391 × 10⁻²⁰ ly.
About mils (mil)
A mil (thou) is one thousandth of an inch, used for the thickness of plastic sheets, coatings and wires.
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 mil?
One mil equals 2.684782 × 10⁻²¹ light years.
How many mils are in one light year?
One light year equals 3.724697 × 10²⁰ mils.
How do I convert mils to light years?
Use the formula ly = mil ÷ 3.724697 × 10²⁰. For example, 5 mil ÷ 3.724697 × 10²⁰ = 1.342391 × 10⁻²⁰ ly.