Convert handbreadth to picometer
Please provide values below to convert handbreadth [handbreadth] to picometer [pM], or Convert picometer to handbreadth.
How to Convert Handbreadth to Picometer
1 handbreadth = 76200000000 pM
Example: convert 15 handbreadth to pM:
15 handbreadth = 15 × 76200000000 pM = 1143000000000 pM
Handbreadth to Picometer Conversion Table
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Handbreadth
A handbreadth is an ancient unit of length, based on the width of the hand at the knuckles, excluding the thumb. It is typically about 3 inches.
History/Origin
The handbreadth has been used as a unit of measurement in many cultures throughout history.
Current Use
The handbreadth is an obsolete unit of measurement.
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.