Convert angstrom to caliber
Please provide values below to convert angstrom [A] to caliber [cl], or Convert caliber to angstrom.
How to Convert Angstrom to Caliber
1 A = 3.93700787401575e-07 cl
Example: convert 15 A to cl:
15 A = 15 × 3.93700787401575e-07 cl = 5.90551181102362e-06 cl
Angstrom to Caliber Conversion Table
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Angstrom
The angstrom is a unit of length equal to 10⁻¹⁰ meters. It is not an SI unit.
History/Origin
In 1868, Swedish physicist Anders Jonas Ångström created a chart of the spectrum of sunlight in which he expressed the wavelengths in multiples of one ten-millionth of a millimeter. The unit was named after him.
Current Use
The angstrom is used to express the sizes of atoms, molecules, and the wavelengths of electromagnetic radiation, particularly in the fields of chemistry, spectroscopy, and crystallography.
Caliber
Caliber is a unit of length used to describe the internal diameter of a firearm barrel, typically expressed in hundredths or thousandths of an inch.
History/Origin
The term "caliber" has been used for centuries to describe the size of cannons and firearms.
Current Use
Caliber is the standard unit for designating the bore of firearms in many countries, including the United States.