Convert pica to a.u. of length
Please provide values below to convert pica [pica] to a.u. of length [a.u., b], or Convert a.u. of length to pica.
How to Convert Pica to A.u. Of Length
1 pica = 79998399.5532658 a.u., b
Example: convert 15 pica to a.u., b:
15 pica = 15 × 79998399.5532658 a.u., b = 1199975993.29899 a.u., b
Pica to A.u. Of Length Conversion Table
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Pica
A pica is a unit of typographical measurement equal to 1/6 of an inch.
History/Origin
The pica originated around the mid-18th century. It is a fundamental unit in the point system of typography.
Current Use
The pica is still used in graphic design and printing to measure the width of lines of type and the dimensions of pages.
A.u. Of Length
The atomic unit of length, also known as the Bohr radius (a₀), is approximately 5.29 x 10⁻¹¹ meters.
History/Origin
The Bohr radius is named after Niels Bohr, who proposed a model of the atom in 1913 where the electron orbits the nucleus at specific distances. The Bohr radius is the most probable distance between the proton and electron in a hydrogen atom in its ground state.
Current Use
The atomic unit of length is used in atomic physics to simplify calculations and equations.