Convert rod to femtometer
Please provide values below to convert rod [rd] to femtometer [fm], or Convert femtometer to rod.
How to Convert Rod to Femtometer
1 rd = 5.0292e+15 fm
Example: convert 15 rd to fm:
15 rd = 15 × 5.0292e+15 fm = 7.5438e+16 fm
Rod to Femtometer Conversion Table
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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.
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.