Convert picometer to rod
Please provide values below to convert picometer [pM] to rod [rd], or Convert rod to picometer.
How to Convert Picometer to Rod
1 pM = 1.98838781515947e-13 rd
Example: convert 15 pM to rd:
15 pM = 15 × 1.98838781515947e-13 rd = 2.9825817227392e-12 rd
Picometer to Rod 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.
Rod
A rod, also known as a perch or pole, is a unit of length equal to 16.5 feet, or 5.5 yards.
History/Origin
The rod has been used as a unit of measurement in England since at least the 13th century. It was a convenient length for measuring land.
Current Use
The rod is now an archaic unit of measurement, though it may still be encountered in old land deeds.