Convert femtometer to yard
Please provide values below to convert femtometer [fm] to yard [yd], or Convert yard to femtometer.
How to Convert Femtometer to Yard
1 fm = 1.09361329833771e-15 yd
Example: convert 15 fm to yd:
15 fm = 15 × 1.09361329833771e-15 yd = 1.64041994750656e-14 yd
Femtometer to Yard 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.
Yard
A yard is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems of measurement, equal to 3 feet or 36 inches.
History/Origin
The origin of the yard is uncertain, but it is believed to have been derived from the length of a man's belt or girdle. The yard was standardized as part of the English (and later British Imperial) system of units.
Current Use
The yard is commonly used for measuring land, in some sports like American football and golf, and for selling fabric.