Convert nanometer to span (cloth)
Please provide values below to convert nanometer [nm] to span (cloth) [span], or Convert span (cloth) to nanometer.
How to Convert Nanometer to Span (Cloth)
1 nm = 4.37445319335083e-09 span
Example: convert 15 nm to span:
15 nm = 15 × 4.37445319335083e-09 span = 6.56167979002625e-08 span
Nanometer to Span (Cloth) Conversion Table
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Nanometer
A nanometer is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one billionth of a meter.
History/Origin
The term “nanometer” gained prominence in the late 20th century with the advent of nanotechnology and the development of microscopes capable of observing objects at that scale.
Current Use
The nanometer is commonly used to express dimensions on an atomic and molecular scale. It is used to specify the wavelength of electromagnetic radiation near the visible part of the spectrum and in the field of nanotechnology.
Span (Cloth)
A span is an obsolete unit of length, typically about 9 inches, based on the distance between the tip of the thumb and the tip of the little finger when the hand is fully extended.
History/Origin
The span has been used as a unit of measurement for thousands of years in many different cultures.
Current Use
The span is no longer a standard unit of measurement.