Convert pole to femtometer
Please provide values below to convert pole [pole] to femtometer [fm], or Convert femtometer to pole.
How to Convert Pole to Femtometer
1 pole = 5.0292e+15 fm
Example: convert 15 pole to fm:
15 pole = 15 × 5.0292e+15 fm = 7.5438e+16 fm
Pole to Femtometer Conversion Table
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Pole
A pole is a unit of length equal to a rod or perch, which is 16.5 feet.
History/Origin
The term "pole" as a unit of length originated from the use of a physical pole of a certain length for measuring land.
Current Use
The pole is an archaic unit of measurement.
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.