Convert femtometer to rod
Please provide values below to convert femtometer [fm] to rod [rd], or Convert rod to femtometer.
How to Convert Femtometer to Rod
1 fm = 1.98838781515947e-16 rd
Example: convert 15 fm to rd:
15 fm = 15 × 1.98838781515947e-16 rd = 2.9825817227392e-15 rd
Femtometer to Rod 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.
Rod
A rod, also known as a perch or pole, is a unit of length equal to 16.5 feet, or 5.5 yards.
History/Origin
The rod has been used as a unit of measurement in England since at least the 13th century. It was a convenient length for measuring land.
Current Use
The rod is now an archaic unit of measurement, though it may still be encountered in old land deeds.