Convert a.u. of length to hand

Please provide values below to convert a.u. of length [a.u., b] to hand [hand], or Convert hand to a.u. of length.




How to Convert A.u. Of Length to Hand

1 a.u., b = 5.20843749015748e-10 hand

Example: convert 15 a.u., b to hand:
15 a.u., b = 15 × 5.20843749015748e-10 hand = 7.81265623523622e-09 hand


A.u. Of Length to Hand Conversion Table

a.u. of length hand

A.u. Of Length

The atomic unit of length, also known as the Bohr radius (a₀), is 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 where the electron orbits the nucleus at specific distances. The Bohr radius is the most probable distance between the proton and electron in a hydrogen atom in its ground state.

Current Use

The atomic unit of length is used in atomic physics to simplify calculations and equations.


Hand

A hand is a unit of length equal to 4 inches.

History/Origin

The hand was originally the width of a man's hand, including the thumb. It was standardized to 4 inches for measuring the height of horses.

Current Use

The hand is still used today to measure the height of horses.



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