Convert X-unit to caliber
Please provide values below to convert X-unit [X] to caliber [cl], or Convert caliber to X-unit.
How to Convert X-Unit to Caliber
1 X = 3.9451968503937e-10 cl
Example: convert 15 X to cl:
15 X = 15 × 3.9451968503937e-10 cl = 5.91779527559055e-09 cl
X-Unit to Caliber Conversion Table
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X-Unit
An X-unit is a unit of length approximately equal to 1.002 x 10⁻¹³ meters.
History/Origin
The X-unit was proposed by the Swedish physicist Manne Siegbahn in 1919 for measuring the wavelengths of X-rays and gamma rays.
Current Use
The X-unit has been largely replaced by the angstrom and the picometer.
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.