Convert Sun's radius to light year
Please provide values below to convert Sun's radius [R_s] to light year [ly], or Convert light year to Sun's radius.
1 R_s = 7.35355480231e-08 ly. To convert Sun's radius to light year, multiply the value by 7.35355480231e-08; to go the other way, divide by it (1 ly = 13598865.1324 R_s). Both units measure length and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 R_s = 7.35355480231e-08 ly
- 1 ly = 13598865.1324 R_s
- 10 R_s = 7.35355480231e-07 ly
- 100 R_s = 7.35355480231e-06 ly
How to Convert Sun's Radius to Light Year
1 R_s = 7.35355480230987e-08 ly
Example: convert 15 R_s to ly:
15 R_s = 15 × 7.35355480230987e-08 ly = 1.10303322034648e-06 ly
Sun's Radius to Light Year Conversion Table
| Sun's radius | light year |
|---|---|
| 1 R_s | 7.35355480231e-08 ly |
| 2 R_s | 1.47071096046e-07 ly |
| 3 R_s | 2.20606644069e-07 ly |
| 5 R_s | 3.67677740115e-07 ly |
| 10 R_s | 7.35355480231e-07 ly |
| 20 R_s | 1.47071096046e-06 ly |
| 50 R_s | 3.67677740115e-06 ly |
| 100 R_s | 7.35355480231e-06 ly |
| 500 R_s | 3.67677740115e-05 ly |
| 1000 R_s | 7.35355480231e-05 ly |
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.
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 Sun's radius in light year?
1 Sun's radius (R_s) = 7.35355480231e-08 light year (ly).
How do you convert Sun's radius to light year?
Multiply the Sun's radius value by 7.35355480231e-08. For example, 25 R_s × 7.35355480231e-08 = 1.83838870058e-06 ly.
What is 10 Sun's radius in light year?
10 R_s = 7.35355480231e-07 ly.
Which unit is larger, the Sun's radius or the light year?
The light year is the larger unit: 1 R_s equals only 7.35355480231e-08 ly.