Convert light year to perch
Please provide values below to convert light year [ly] to perch [perch], or Convert perch to light year.
How to Convert Light Year to Perch
1 ly = 1.8811601194186e+15 perch
Example: convert 15 ly to perch:
15 ly = 15 × 1.8811601194186e+15 perch = 2.82174017912789e+16 perch
Light Year to Perch Conversion Table
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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.
Perch
A perch is a unit of length equal to a rod, which is 16.5 feet.
History/Origin
The term "perch" has been used as a unit of measurement since medieval times and was often used interchangeably with "rod" and "pole."
Current Use
The perch is an obsolete unit of measurement.