Convert light year to chain
Please provide values below to convert light year [ly] to chain [ch], or Convert chain to light year.
1 ly = 4.7029e+14 ch. To convert light year to chain, multiply the value by 4.7029e+14; to go the other way, divide by it (1 ch = 2.1263e-15 ly). Both units measure length and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 ly = 4.7029e+14 ch
- 1 ch = 2.1263e-15 ly
- 10 ly = 4.7029e+15 ch
- 100 ly = 4.7029e+16 ch
How to Convert Light Year to Chain
1 ly = 470290029854649 ch
Example: convert 15 ly to ch:
15 ly = 15 × 470290029854649 ch = 7.05435044781973e+15 ch
Light Year to Chain Conversion Table
| light year | chain |
|---|---|
| 1 ly | 4.7029e+14 ch |
| 2 ly | 9.4058e+14 ch |
| 3 ly | 1.4109e+15 ch |
| 5 ly | 2.3515e+15 ch |
| 10 ly | 4.7029e+15 ch |
| 20 ly | 9.4058e+15 ch |
| 50 ly | 2.3515e+16 ch |
| 100 ly | 4.7029e+16 ch |
| 500 ly | 2.3515e+17 ch |
| 1000 ly | 4.7029e+17 ch |
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 light year in chain?
1 light year (ly) = 4.7029e+14 chain (ch).
How do you convert light year to chain?
Multiply the light year value by 4.7029e+14. For example, 25 ly × 4.7029e+14 = 1.1757e+16 ch.
What is 10 light year in chain?
10 ly = 4.7029e+15 ch.
Which unit is larger, the light year or the chain?
The light year is the larger unit: 1 ly = 4.7029e+14 ch.