Converting from Light Second (ls) to Light Minute (lm) in Astronomy Distance

What is Light Second (ls)

A light second (ls) is a unit of length equal to the distance light travels in one second. In astronomy, it is commonly used to measure vast distances between planets, stars, and other celestial bodies.

What is Light Minute (lm)

A light minute (lm) is a unit of length equal to the distance light travels in one minute. It is a larger unit compared to the light second and is also frequently used in astronomy to express distances on an interstellar scale.

Conversion Formulas

To convert from light seconds to light minutes, you can use the following formula:

Light Seconds (ls)×0.01666667=Light Minutes (lm)

To convert from light minutes to light seconds, you can use:

Light Minutes (lm)×60=Light Seconds (ls)

Examples

1. Converting 6 light seconds to light minutes:

6 ls×0.01666667=0.1 lm

2. Converting 16 light seconds to light minutes:

16 ls×0.01666667=0.2666667 lm

3. Converting 10 light minutes to light seconds:

10 lm×60=600 ls

Conclusion

Use the provided formulas and examples when you need to convert distances from light seconds to light minutes or vice versa in astronomy applications.