Convert femtometer to point
Please provide values below to convert femtometer [fm] to point [point], or Convert point to femtometer.
How to Convert Femtometer to Point
1 fm = 2.83464549073099e-12 point
Example: convert 15 fm to point:
15 fm = 15 × 2.83464549073099e-12 point = 4.25196823609649e-11 point
Femtometer to Point Conversion Table
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Femtometer
A femtometer is a unit of length in the metric system equal to 10^-15 meters. It is also known as a fermi.
History/Origin
The prefix "femto-" for 10^-15 was adopted by the CGPM (General Conference on Weights and Measures) in 1964. The unit is also named after the physicist Enrico Fermi.
Current Use
The femtometer is primarily used in nuclear physics to measure the size of atomic nuclei.
Point
A point is a unit of typographical measurement. In the context of printing, it is approximately 1/72 of an inch.
History/Origin
The point system of typography was developed in the 18th century. It provides a standardized way to measure font sizes and leading.
Current Use
The point is the standard unit for measuring font sizes in both print and digital media.