Convert reed to light year
Please provide values below to convert reed [reed] to light year [ly], or Convert light year to reed.
How to Convert Reed to Light Year
1 reed = 2.89956468789657e-16 ly
Example: convert 15 reed to ly:
15 reed = 15 × 2.89956468789657e-16 ly = 4.34934703184485e-15 ly
Reed to Light Year Conversion Table
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Reed
A reed is an ancient unit of length, typically about 6 cubits or around 9 feet.
History/Origin
The reed was a common unit of measurement in ancient Mesopotamia and the surrounding regions.
Current Use
The reed is an obsolete unit of measurement.
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.