Convert picometer to chain
Please provide values below to convert picometer [pM] to chain [ch], or Convert chain to picometer.
How to Convert Picometer to Chain
1 pM = 4.97096953789867e-14 ch
Example: convert 15 pM to ch:
15 pM = 15 × 4.97096953789867e-14 ch = 7.45645430684801e-13 ch
Picometer to Chain Conversion Table
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Picometer
A picometer is a unit of length in the metric system equal to 10^-12 meters.
History/Origin
The prefix "pico-" for 10^-12 was adopted by the CGPM (General Conference on Weights and Measures) in 1960.
Current Use
The picometer is used to measure atomic and subatomic particle dimensions.
Chain
A chain is a unit of length equal to 66 feet, or 22 yards.
History/Origin
The chain was developed by English surveyor Edmund Gunter in the early 17th century. It was designed to be a convenient length for surveying land.
Current Use
The chain is still used in some surveying applications and is the length of a cricket pitch.