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Converts light-years to kilometres, astronomical units (AU), and parsecs. 1 light-year = 9.461 × 10¹² km.

Формула

= 9.461 × 10¹² km = 63,241 AU
AU
AU value — Variable used in the calculation

Водич корак по корак

  1. 11 light-year = distance light travels in 1 year
  2. 2= 9.461 × 10¹² km = 63,241 AU
  3. 31 parsec ≈ 3.2616 light-years

Worked Examples

Инпут
1 light-year
Резултат
9.461×10¹⁵ m

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Assuming light-year is a unit of time
  • Confusing light-year with parsec

Frequently Asked Questions

Is a light-year a measure of time?

No — it is a unit of distance, despite the word "year". It is the distance light travels in one year.

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