Convert 157 Parsecs to Light-years


Need to convert 157 Parsecs to Light-years? Use our length converter to instantly get the answer.

512.0655 ly

157 Parsecs is equal to 512.065513 Light-years.

How to Convert 157 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 157 to find the result for your value:

(1 × 157) pc = (3.2615637772 × 157) ly
157 pc = 512.065513 ly

Conversion Factors

1 Parsec = 3.2615637772 Light-years

1 Light-year = 0.3066013938 Parsecs

Formula:

Light-years = Parsecs × 3.2615637772

Calculation:

157 pc × 3.2615637772 = 512.065513 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.