Convert picometer to yard
Please provide values below to convert picometer [pM] to yard [yd], or Convert yard to picometer.
How to Convert Picometer to Yard
1 pM = 1.09361329833771e-12 yd
Example: convert 15 pM to yd:
15 pM = 15 × 1.09361329833771e-12 yd = 1.64041994750656e-11 yd
Picometer to Yard Conversion Table
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Picometer
A picometer is a unit of length in the metric system equal to 10^-12 meters.
History/Origin
The prefix "pico-" for 10^-12 was adopted by the CGPM (General Conference on Weights and Measures) in 1960.
Current Use
The picometer is used to measure atomic and subatomic particle dimensions.
Yard
A yard is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems of measurement, equal to 3 feet or 36 inches.
History/Origin
The origin of the yard is uncertain, but it is believed to have been derived from the length of a man's belt or girdle. The yard was standardized as part of the English (and later British Imperial) system of units.
Current Use
The yard is commonly used for measuring land, in some sports like American football and golf, and for selling fabric.