Convert X-unit to centimeter
Please provide values below to convert X-unit [X] to centimeter [cm], or Convert centimeter to X-unit.
How to Convert X-Unit to Centimeter
1 X = 1.00208e-11 cm
Example: convert 15 X to cm:
15 X = 15 × 1.00208e-11 cm = 1.50312e-10 cm
X-Unit to Centimeter 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.
Centimeter
A centimeter is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one-hundredth of a meter.
History/Origin
The prefix "centi-" comes from the Latin word "centum," meaning hundred. The centimeter was part of the original metric system established in France in 1795.
Current Use
The centimeter is a very common unit of measurement for everyday objects and is used in many fields, including science, engineering, and fashion.