Convert 120.0 Parsecs to Light-years
Need to convert 120.0 Parsecs to Light-years? Use our length converter to instantly get the answer.
120.0 Parsecs is equal to 391.387653 Light-years.
How to Convert 120.0 Parsecs to Light-years
To convert, start with the base conversion factor:
1 Parsec = 3.2615637772 Light-years
Now, we can multiply both sides by 120 to find the result for your value:
(1 × 120.0) pc = (3.2615637772 × 120.0) ly
120 pc = 391.387653 ly
120 pc = 391.387653 ly
Conversion Factors
1 Parsec = 3.2615637772 Light-years
1 Light-year = 0.3066013938 Parsecs
Formula:
Light-years = Parsecs × 3.2615637772
Calculation:
120 pc × 3.2615637772 = 391.387653 ly
About the Parsec
A parsec is a unit of length used to measure the large distances to astronomical objects outside the Solar System. One parsec is approximately equal to 3.26 light-years. For a more detailed history, read more on Wikipedia.