Convert nanometer to hand
Please provide values below to convert nanometer [nm] to hand [hand], or Convert hand to nanometer.
How to Convert Nanometer to Hand
1 nm = 9.84251968503937e-09 hand
Example: convert 15 nm to hand:
15 nm = 15 × 9.84251968503937e-09 hand = 1.47637795275591e-07 hand
Nanometer to Hand Conversion Table
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Nanometer
A nanometer is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one billionth of a meter.
History/Origin
The term “nanometer” gained prominence in the late 20th century with the advent of nanotechnology and the development of microscopes capable of observing objects at that scale.
Current Use
The nanometer is commonly used to express dimensions on an atomic and molecular scale. It is used to specify the wavelength of electromagnetic radiation near the visible part of the spectrum and in the field of nanotechnology.
Hand
A hand is a unit of length equal to 4 inches.
History/Origin
The hand was originally the width of a man's hand, including the thumb. It was standardized to 4 inches for measuring the height of horses.
Current Use
The hand is still used today to measure the height of horses.