The formula to convert Mars years to Earth years is:
\[ E = M \times 1.88 \]
To convert Earth years to Mars years, use:
\[ M = \frac{E}{1.88} \]
Where:
A Mars year is the period it takes for Mars to complete one orbit around the Sun. Due to the greater distance from the Sun, a Mars year is longer than an Earth year. Specifically, one Mars year is approximately 687 Earth days, or about 1.88 Earth years. This difference in orbital period means that seasons on Mars last much longer than those on Earth.
Let's assume the following values:
Using the formula to convert Mars years to Earth years:
\[ E = 2 \times 1.88 = 3.76 \text{ Earth years} \]
The equivalent Earth years are 3.76 years.