Convert reed to femtometer
Please provide values below to convert reed [reed] to femtometer [fm], or Convert femtometer to reed.
How to Convert Reed to Femtometer
1 reed = 2.7432e+15 fm
Example: convert 15 reed to fm:
15 reed = 15 × 2.7432e+15 fm = 4.1148e+16 fm
Reed to Femtometer Conversion Table
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Reed
A reed is an ancient unit of length, typically about 6 cubits or around 9 feet.
History/Origin
The reed was a common unit of measurement in ancient Mesopotamia and the surrounding regions.
Current Use
The reed is an obsolete unit of measurement.
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.