Convert Bohr radius to centimeter
Please provide values below to convert Bohr radius [a.u.] to centimeter [cm], or Convert centimeter to Bohr radius.
1 a.u. = 5.29177210903e-09 cm. To convert Bohr radius to centimeter, multiply the value by 5.29177210903e-09; to go the other way, divide by it (1 cm = 188972612.463 a.u.). Both units measure length and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 a.u. = 5.29177210903e-09 cm
- 1 cm = 188972612.463 a.u.
- 10 a.u. = 5.29177210903e-08 cm
- 100 a.u. = 5.29177210903e-07 cm
How to Convert Bohr Radius to Centimeter
1 a.u. = 5.29177210903e-09 cm
Example: convert 15 a.u. to cm:
15 a.u. = 15 × 5.29177210903e-09 cm = 7.937658163545e-08 cm
Bohr Radius to Centimeter Conversion Table
| Bohr radius | centimeter |
|---|---|
| 1 a.u. | 5.29177210903e-09 cm |
| 2 a.u. | 1.05835442181e-08 cm |
| 3 a.u. | 1.58753163271e-08 cm |
| 5 a.u. | 2.64588605451e-08 cm |
| 10 a.u. | 5.29177210903e-08 cm |
| 20 a.u. | 1.05835442181e-07 cm |
| 50 a.u. | 2.64588605451e-07 cm |
| 100 a.u. | 5.29177210903e-07 cm |
| 500 a.u. | 2.64588605451e-06 cm |
| 1000 a.u. | 5.29177210903e-06 cm |
Bohr Radius
The Bohr radius is the most probable distance between the proton and the electron in a hydrogen atom in its ground state, approximately 5.29 x 10⁻¹¹ meters.
History/Origin
The Bohr radius is named after Niels Bohr, who proposed a model of the atom in 1913. It is the atomic unit of length.
Current Use
The Bohr radius is a fundamental constant in atomic physics and is used to simplify calculations and equations.
Centimeter
A centimeter is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one-hundredth of a meter.
History/Origin
The prefix "centi-" comes from the Latin word "centum," meaning hundred. The centimeter was part of the original metric system established in France in 1795.
Current Use
The centimeter is a very common unit of measurement for everyday objects and is used in many fields, including science, engineering, and fashion.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 Bohr radius in centimeter?
1 Bohr radius (a.u.) = 5.29177210903e-09 centimeter (cm).
How do you convert Bohr radius to centimeter?
Multiply the Bohr radius value by 5.29177210903e-09. For example, 25 a.u. × 5.29177210903e-09 = 1.32294302726e-07 cm.
What is 10 Bohr radius in centimeter?
10 a.u. = 5.29177210903e-08 cm.
Which unit is larger, the Bohr radius or the centimeter?
The centimeter is the larger unit: 1 a.u. equals only 5.29177210903e-09 cm.