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Parsecs to Light-Years Converter

pc → ly: type a value and the result appears instantly.

1 pc = 3.261563777 ly
1 ly = 0.3066013938 pc
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How to convert parsecs to light-years

Use this formula:

ly = pc × 3.261563777

Examples

pc to ly conversion chart

parsecs (pc)light-years (ly)
0.1 pc0.326156 ly
0.25 pc0.815391 ly
0.5 pc1.63078 ly
1 pc3.26156 ly
2 pc6.52313 ly
3 pc9.78469 ly
4 pc13.0463 ly
5 pc16.3078 ly
6 pc19.5694 ly
7 pc22.8309 ly
8 pc26.0925 ly
9 pc29.3541 ly
10 pc32.6156 ly
12 pc39.1388 ly
15 pc48.9235 ly
20 pc65.2313 ly
25 pc81.5391 ly
30 pc97.8469 ly
40 pc130.463 ly
50 pc163.078 ly
60 pc195.694 ly
70 pc228.309 ly
75 pc244.617 ly
80 pc260.925 ly
90 pc293.541 ly
100 pc326.156 ly
150 pc489.235 ly
200 pc652.313 ly
250 pc815.391 ly
500 pc1,630.78 ly
1,000 pc3,261.56 ly

About the units

Parsec (pc) is a commonly used unit. 1 pc = 3.261563777 ly.

Light-year (ly) is a commonly used unit. 1 ly = 9,460,730,473,000 km.

Frequently asked questions

How do I convert parsecs to light-years?
Multiply the value in pc by 3.261563777.
How many light-years are in 1 parsec?
1 pc = 3.261563777 ly.
What is 12 pc in ly?
12 pc = 39.1388 ly.
How do I convert light-years to parsecs?
Use the reverse converter: ly → pc.

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Sources: NIST SP 811 · BIPM SI Brochure · NIST Handbook 44. Last reviewed: 2026-10 · FreeUnitConverters