Convert angstrom to handbreadth
Please provide values below to convert angstrom [A] to handbreadth [handbreadth], or Convert handbreadth to angstrom.
How to Convert Angstrom to Handbreadth
1 A = 1.31233595800525e-09 handbreadth
Example: convert 15 A to handbreadth:
15 A = 15 × 1.31233595800525e-09 handbreadth = 1.96850393700787e-08 handbreadth
Angstrom to Handbreadth 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.
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.