Parsec to Light-year Converter

1 pc = 3.2616 ly

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FORMULA

1 pc = 3.2616 ly
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CONVERSION TABLE

Parsec (pc) Light-year (ly)
1 pc 3.2616 ly
5 pc 16.3078 ly
10 pc 32.6156 ly
25 pc 81.5391 ly
50 pc 163.0782 ly
100 pc 326.1564 ly
250 pc 815.3909 ly
500 pc 1,630.78 ly
1,000 pc 3,261.56 ly
Light-year to Parsec
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COMMON VALUES

1 pc
= 3.2616 ly
2 pc
= 6.5231 ly
3 pc
= 9.7847 ly
4 pc
= 13.0463 ly
5 pc
= 16.3078 ly
6 pc
= 19.5694 ly
7 pc
= 22.8309 ly
8 pc
= 26.0925 ly
9 pc
= 29.3541 ly
10 pc
= 32.6156 ly
12 pc
= 39.1388 ly
15 pc
= 48.9235 ly
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About Parsec (pc)

Approximately 3.26 light-years (30.857 trillion km), the parsec is defined as the distance at which one astronomical unit subtends one arcsecond of parallax. Professional astronomers prefer parsecs over light-years because parsecs relate directly to the trigonometric parallax method used to measure stellar distances.

About Light-year (ly)

The distance light travels in one Julian year -- approximately 9.461 trillion kilometers -- the light-year is the standard unit for expressing interstellar distances. Proxima Centauri, the nearest star beyond the Sun, lies about 4.24 light-years away. Despite its name, the light-year measures distance, not time.

How to Convert Parsec to Light-year

The conversion formula is: 1 pc = 3.2616 ly. To convert from Parsec (pc) to Light-year (ly), use the formula above or the interactive converter at the top of this page.

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FAQ

How many Light-year in 1 Parsec?

1 Parsec (pc) equals 3.2616 Light-year (ly).

How to convert Parsec to Light-year?

Multiply the Parsec value by 3.2616 to get the equivalent in Light-year. Formula: 1 pc = 3.2616 ly

What is the formula for Parsec to Light-year conversion?

1 pc = 3.2616 ly

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