Convert femtometer to pica
Please provide values below to convert femtometer [fm] to pica [pica], or Convert pica to femtometer.
How to Convert Femtometer to Pica
1 fm = 2.36220474300949e-13 pica
Example: convert 15 fm to pica:
15 fm = 15 × 2.36220474300949e-13 pica = 3.54330711451423e-12 pica
Femtometer to Pica Conversion Table
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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.
Pica
A pica is a unit of typographical measurement equal to 1/6 of an inch.
History/Origin
The pica originated around the mid-18th century. It is a fundamental unit in the point system of typography.
Current Use
The pica is still used in graphic design and printing to measure the width of lines of type and the dimensions of pages.