Convert Planck length to terameter
Please provide values below to convert Planck length [l_P] to terameter [Tm], or Convert terameter to Planck length.
How to Convert Planck Length to Terameter
1 l_P = 1.616255e-47 Tm
Example: convert 15 l_P to Tm:
15 l_P = 15 × 1.616255e-47 Tm = 2.4243825e-46 Tm
Planck Length to Terameter Conversion Table
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Planck Length
The Planck length is the smallest possible unit of length in the universe, approximately 1.6 x 10⁻³⁵ meters.
History/Origin
The Planck length is derived from fundamental physical constants and is named after the physicist Max Planck. It is a fundamental unit in the system of Planck units.
Current Use
The Planck length is a theoretical concept used in quantum gravity and cosmology to describe phenomena at the smallest scales of the universe.
Terameter
A terameter is a unit of length in the metric system equal to 10^12 meters.
History/Origin
The prefix "tera-" for 10^12 was adopted by the CGPM (General Conference on Weights and Measures) in 1960.
Current Use
The terameter is used for measuring distances within our solar system, such as the distances of outer planets from the Sun.