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Astronomical Unit to Light Year
Convert measurements between Astronomical Unit and Light Year.
Common conversions
10AU = 0.0158 ly
50AU = 0.0791 ly
100AU = 0.1581 ly
240AU = 0.3795 ly
320AU = 0.506 ly
550AU = 0.8697 ly
Conversion formula from Astronomical Unit to Light Year
1 Astronomical Unit = 0.00158125 Light Year
The astronomical unit is a unit of length used to measure distances within the solar system, equal to the average distance from the Earth to the Sun (about 149.6 million kilometers).
The light year is a unit of length used in astronomy, equal to the distance light travels in one year (about 9.46 trillion kilometers).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an astronomical unit?
It is a unit of length used in astronomy, equal to the average distance from the Earth to the Sun.
Where is the astronomical unit used?
It is used to measure distances within the solar system.
What is a light year?
It is a unit of length used in astronomy, equal to the distance light travels in one year.
Where is the light year used?
It is used to measure distances between stars and galaxies.