Convert picometer to handbreadth
Please provide values below to convert picometer [pM] to handbreadth [handbreadth], or Convert handbreadth to picometer.
How to Convert Picometer to Handbreadth
1 pM = 1.31233595800525e-11 handbreadth
Example: convert 15 pM to handbreadth:
15 pM = 15 × 1.31233595800525e-11 handbreadth = 1.96850393700787e-10 handbreadth
Picometer to Handbreadth Conversion Table
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Picometer
A picometer is a unit of length in the metric system equal to 10^-12 meters.
History/Origin
The prefix "pico-" for 10^-12 was adopted by the CGPM (General Conference on Weights and Measures) in 1960.
Current Use
The picometer is used to measure atomic and subatomic particle dimensions.
Handbreadth
A handbreadth is an ancient unit of length, based on the width of the hand at the knuckles, excluding the thumb. It is typically about 3 inches.
History/Origin
The handbreadth has been used as a unit of measurement in many cultures throughout history.
Current Use
The handbreadth is an obsolete unit of measurement.