Convert femtometer to cubit (UK)
Please provide values below to convert femtometer [fm] to cubit (UK) [cubit (UK)], or Convert cubit (UK) to femtometer.
How to Convert Femtometer to Cubit (Uk)
1 fm = 2.18722659667542e-15 cubit (UK)
Example: convert 15 fm to cubit (UK):
15 fm = 15 Γ 2.18722659667542e-15 cubit (UK) = 3.28083989501312e-14 cubit (UK)
Femtometer to Cubit (Uk) Conversion Table
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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.
Cubit (Uk)
A cubit is an ancient unit of length based on the length of the forearm from the elbow to the tip of the middle finger. The English cubit was about 18 inches.
History/Origin
The cubit was used by many ancient cultures, including the Egyptians, Babylonians, and Romans. Its length varied from place to place.
Current Use
The cubit is an obsolete unit of measurement.