Convert angstrom to yard
Please provide values below to convert angstrom [A] to yard [yd], or Convert yard to angstrom.
How to Convert Angstrom to Yard
1 A = 1.09361329833771e-10 yd
Example: convert 15 A to yd:
15 A = 15 × 1.09361329833771e-10 yd = 1.64041994750656e-09 yd
Angstrom to Yard Conversion Table
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Angstrom
The angstrom is a unit of length equal to 10⁻¹⁰ meters. It is not an SI unit.
History/Origin
In 1868, Swedish physicist Anders Jonas Ångström created a chart of the spectrum of sunlight in which he expressed the wavelengths in multiples of one ten-millionth of a millimeter. The unit was named after him.
Current Use
The angstrom is used to express the sizes of atoms, molecules, and the wavelengths of electromagnetic radiation, particularly in the fields of chemistry, spectroscopy, and crystallography.
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.