Convert astronomical unit to light year, abbreviated as au to ly. This is based formula: 1 astronomical unit = 0.0000158 light year, under this rule, astronomical units can be easily converted into light years. Now, let’s discuss in more detail.
If you want to know how to convert astronomical unit to light year, you must get the conversion formula or factor first.
The Astronomical Unit To Light Year formula is:
1 astronomical unit = 0.0000158 light year
Or convert the formula:
1 light year = 63241.0770843 Astronomical Unit
Through the formula, two answers can be easily obtained:
In other words, 1 astronomical unit equal to 0.0000158 light year. To convert astronomical units to light years, just multiply astronomical unit by 0.0000158 or divide by 63241.0770843.
For example, convert 20 au to ly
20 au = 20 × 0.0000158 ly = 0.000316 ly
or
20 ÷ 63241.0770843 = 0.000316 ly
Through the above content, now you know how to convert astronomical unit to light year.
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