Convert chain to light year
Please provide values below to convert chain [ch] to light year [ly], or Convert light year to chain.
1 ch = 2.1263e-15 ly. To convert chain to light year, multiply the value by 2.1263e-15; to go the other way, divide by it (1 ly = 4.7029e+14 ch). Both units measure length and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 ch = 2.1263e-15 ly
- 1 ly = 4.7029e+14 ch
- 10 ch = 2.1263e-14 ly
- 100 ch = 2.1263e-13 ly
How to Convert Chain to Light Year
1 ch = 2.12634743779082e-15 ly
Example: convert 15 ch to ly:
15 ch = 15 × 2.12634743779082e-15 ly = 3.18952115668623e-14 ly
Chain to Light Year Conversion Table
| chain | light year |
|---|---|
| 1 ch | 2.1263e-15 ly |
| 2 ch | 4.2527e-15 ly |
| 3 ch | 6.3790e-15 ly |
| 5 ch | 1.0632e-14 ly |
| 10 ch | 2.1263e-14 ly |
| 20 ch | 4.2527e-14 ly |
| 50 ch | 1.0632e-13 ly |
| 100 ch | 2.1263e-13 ly |
| 500 ch | 1.0632e-12 ly |
| 1000 ch | 2.1263e-12 ly |
Chain
A chain is a unit of length equal to 66 feet, or 22 yards.
History/Origin
The chain was developed by English surveyor Edmund Gunter in the early 17th century. It was designed to be a convenient length for surveying land.
Current Use
The chain is still used in some surveying applications and is the length of a cricket pitch.
Light Year
A light-year is the distance that light travels in a vacuum in one Julian year.
History/Origin
The concept of the light-year as a unit of distance in astronomy emerged in the mid-19th century. The first recorded use of the term was in a German astronomical publication in 1851.
Current Use
The light-year is used to express distances to stars and other astronomical objects on a galactic and intergalactic scale, especially in popular science and non-specialist contexts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 chain in light year?
1 chain (ch) = 2.1263e-15 light year (ly).
How do you convert chain to light year?
Multiply the chain value by 2.1263e-15. For example, 25 ch × 2.1263e-15 = 5.3159e-14 ly.
What is 10 chain in light year?
10 ch = 2.1263e-14 ly.
Which unit is larger, the chain or the light year?
The light year is the larger unit: 1 ch equals only 2.1263e-15 ly.