Convert fermi to handbreadth
Please provide values below to convert fermi [F, f] to handbreadth [handbreadth], or Convert handbreadth to fermi.
How to Convert Fermi to Handbreadth
1 F, f = 1.31233595800525e-14 handbreadth
Example: convert 15 F, f to handbreadth:
15 F, f = 15 × 1.31233595800525e-14 handbreadth = 1.96850393700787e-13 handbreadth
Fermi to Handbreadth Conversion Table
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Fermi
A fermi is a unit of length equal to a femtometer, which is 10⁻¹⁵ meters.
History/Origin
The fermi is named after the Italian-American physicist Enrico Fermi. It was a popular unit in nuclear physics.
Current Use
The femtometer is the officially recognized SI unit, but the fermi is still used informally in nuclear and particle physics.
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.