Convert Light Year to Chain
Input the number of light years you want to convert to chains.
How to Convert Light Years to Chains
The light year and chain are both units of length. 1 light year equals 4.7030342798e14 chains. This means to convert light years to chains, you multiply by 4.7030342798e14.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 ly to chains:
We need to convert light years to chains
Since 1 ly = 4.7030342798e14 ch, multiply by 4.7030342798e14
5 × 4.7030342798e14 = 2.3515171399e15
5 ly = 2.3515171399e15 ch
Light Year to Chain Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common light year to chain conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Light Years (ly) | Chains (ch) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 ly | 4.7030342798e13 ch |
| 0.5 ly | 2.3515171399e14 ch |
| 1 ly | 4.7030342798e14 ch |
| 2 ly | 9.4060685596e14 ch |
| 5 ly | 2.3515171399e15 ch |
| 10 ly | 4.7030342798e15 ch |
| 25 ly | 1.17575857e16 ch |
| 50 ly | 2.3515171399e16 ch |
| 100 ly | 4.7030342798e16 ch |
About These Units
Light Year (ly)
A light year (ly) is the distance light travels in one year: approximately 9.461 trillion kilometers or 5.879 trillion miles. Light years measure interstellar distances. The nearest star Proxima Centauri is 4.24 light years away. Light travels 299,792 km/second.
Chain (ch)
A chain (ch) is a surveying unit equal to 66 feet, 22 yards, or 20.1168 meters. Invented by Edmund Gunter in 1620, chains are still used in land surveying and property descriptions. Ten chains equal one furlong, 80 chains equal one mile.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert light years to chains?
To convert light years to chains, multiply the value by 4.7030342798e14. For example, 10 ly = 4.7030342798e15 ch.
How many chains are in 1 light year?
1 light year equals 4.7030342798e14 chains.
What is the formula for light years to chains?
The formula is: ch = ly × 4.7030342798e14.