Convert light year to link
Please provide values below to convert light year [ly] to link [li], or Convert link to light year.
1 ly = 4.7029e+16 li. To convert light year to link, multiply the value by 4.7029e+16; to go the other way, divide by it (1 li = 2.1263e-17 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+16 li
- 1 li = 2.1263e-17 ly
- 10 ly = 4.7029e+17 li
- 100 ly = 4.7029e+18 li
How to Convert Light Year to Link
1 ly = 4.70290029854649e+16 li
Example: convert 15 ly to li:
15 ly = 15 × 4.70290029854649e+16 li = 7.05435044781973e+17 li
Light Year to Link Conversion Table
| light year | link |
|---|---|
| 1 ly | 4.7029e+16 li |
| 2 ly | 9.4058e+16 li |
| 3 ly | 1.4109e+17 li |
| 5 ly | 2.3515e+17 li |
| 10 ly | 4.7029e+17 li |
| 20 ly | 9.4058e+17 li |
| 50 ly | 2.3515e+18 li |
| 100 ly | 4.7029e+18 li |
| 500 ly | 2.3515e+19 li |
| 1000 ly | 4.7029e+19 li |
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.
Link
A link, specifically Gunter's link, is a unit of length equal to 7.92 inches, or 1/100 of a chain.
History/Origin
The link is part of Gunter's chain, a surveying tool invented by Edmund Gunter in the 17th century.
Current Use
The link is an obsolete unit of measurement, but may be found in old land surveys.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 light year in link?
1 light year (ly) = 4.7029e+16 link (li).
How do you convert light year to link?
Multiply the light year value by 4.7029e+16. For example, 25 ly × 4.7029e+16 = 1.1757e+18 li.
What is 10 light year in link?
10 ly = 4.7029e+17 li.
Which unit is larger, the light year or the link?
The light year is the larger unit: 1 ly = 4.7029e+16 li.