Convert Bohr radius to femtometer
Please provide values below to convert Bohr radius [a.u.] to femtometer [fm], or Convert femtometer to Bohr radius.
1 a.u. = 52917.7210903 fm. To convert Bohr radius to femtometer, multiply the value by 52917.7210903; to go the other way, divide by it (1 fm = 1.88972612463e-05 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. = 52917.7210903 fm
- 1 fm = 1.88972612463e-05 a.u.
- 10 a.u. = 529177.210903 fm
- 100 a.u. = 5291772.10903 fm
How to Convert Bohr Radius to Femtometer
1 a.u. = 52917.7210903 fm
Example: convert 15 a.u. to fm:
15 a.u. = 15 × 52917.7210903 fm = 793765.8163545 fm
Bohr Radius to Femtometer Conversion Table
| Bohr radius | femtometer |
|---|---|
| 1 a.u. | 52917.7210903 fm |
| 2 a.u. | 105835.442181 fm |
| 3 a.u. | 158753.163271 fm |
| 5 a.u. | 264588.605451 fm |
| 10 a.u. | 529177.210903 fm |
| 20 a.u. | 1058354.42181 fm |
| 50 a.u. | 2645886.05451 fm |
| 100 a.u. | 5291772.10903 fm |
| 500 a.u. | 26458860.5451 fm |
| 1000 a.u. | 52917721.0903 fm |
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 Bohr radius in femtometer?
1 Bohr radius (a.u.) = 52917.7210903 femtometer (fm).
How do you convert Bohr radius to femtometer?
Multiply the Bohr radius value by 52917.7210903. For example, 25 a.u. × 52917.7210903 = 1322943.02726 fm.
What is 10 Bohr radius in femtometer?
10 a.u. = 529177.210903 fm.
Which unit is larger, the Bohr radius or the femtometer?
The Bohr radius is the larger unit: 1 a.u. = 52917.7210903 fm.