Convert light year to Sun's radius
Please provide values below to convert light year [ly] to Sun's radius [R_s], or Convert Sun's radius to light year.
1 ly = 13598865.1324 R_s. To convert light year to Sun's radius, multiply the value by 13598865.1324; to go the other way, divide by it (1 R_s = 7.35355480231e-08 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 = 13598865.1324 R_s
- 1 R_s = 7.35355480231e-08 ly
- 10 ly = 135988651.324 R_s
- 100 ly = 1359886513.24 R_s
How to Convert Light Year to Sun's Radius
1 ly = 13598865.1323559 R_s
Example: convert 15 ly to R_s:
15 ly = 15 × 13598865.1323559 R_s = 203982976.985339 R_s
Light Year to Sun's Radius Conversion Table
| light year | Sun's radius |
|---|---|
| 1 ly | 13598865.1324 R_s |
| 2 ly | 27197730.2647 R_s |
| 3 ly | 40796595.3971 R_s |
| 5 ly | 67994325.6618 R_s |
| 10 ly | 135988651.324 R_s |
| 20 ly | 271977302.647 R_s |
| 50 ly | 679943256.618 R_s |
| 100 ly | 1359886513.24 R_s |
| 500 ly | 6799432566.18 R_s |
| 1000 ly | 13598865132.4 R_s |
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.
Sun's Radius
The Sun's radius is the distance from the center of the Sun to its surface, approximately 695,700 kilometers.
History/Origin
The size of the Sun has been measured with increasing accuracy over centuries of astronomical observation.
Current Use
The Sun's radius is a fundamental property of the Sun and is used in astrophysics to model its structure and evolution.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 light year in Sun's radius?
1 light year (ly) = 13598865.1324 Sun's radius (R_s).
How do you convert light year to Sun's radius?
Multiply the light year value by 13598865.1324. For example, 25 ly × 13598865.1324 = 339971628.309 R_s.
What is 10 light year in Sun's radius?
10 ly = 135988651.324 R_s.
Which unit is larger, the light year or the Sun's radius?
The light year is the larger unit: 1 ly = 13598865.1324 R_s.