Convert chain to picometer
Please provide values below to convert chain [ch] to picometer [pM], or Convert picometer to chain.
How to Convert Chain to Picometer
1 ch = 20116800000000 pM
Example: convert 15 ch to pM:
15 ch = 15 × 20116800000000 pM = 301752000000000 pM
Chain to Picometer Conversion Table
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Chain
A chain is a unit of length equal to 66 feet, or 22 yards.
History/Origin
The chain was developed by English surveyor Edmund Gunter in the early 17th century. It was designed to be a convenient length for surveying land.
Current Use
The chain is still used in some surveying applications and is the length of a cricket pitch.
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.