Convert Bohr radius to decimeter
Enter a value below to convert Bohr radius [a.u.] to decimeter [dm]. Reverse conversion: Convert decimeter to Bohr radius.
1 a.u. = 5.2918e-10 dm. To convert Bohr radius to decimeter, multiply the value by 5.2918e-10; to go the other way, divide by it (1 dm = 1889726124.63 a.u.). Both units measure length and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Bohr Radius to Decimeter: Quick Reference
- 1 a.u. = 5.2918e-10 dm
- 1 dm = 1889726124.63 a.u.
- 10 a.u. = 5.29177210903e-09 dm
- 100 a.u. = 5.29177210903e-08 dm
How to Convert Bohr Radius to Decimeter
1 a.u. = 5.29177210903e-10 dm
Example: convert 15 a.u. to dm:
15 a.u. = 15 × 5.29177210903e-10 dm = 7.937658163545e-09 dm
Bohr Radius to Decimeter Conversion Table
| Bohr radius | decimeter |
|---|---|
| 1 a.u. | 5.2918e-10 dm |
| 2 a.u. | 1.05835442181e-09 dm |
| 3 a.u. | 1.58753163271e-09 dm |
| 5 a.u. | 2.64588605451e-09 dm |
| 10 a.u. | 5.29177210903e-09 dm |
| 20 a.u. | 1.05835442181e-08 dm |
| 50 a.u. | 2.64588605451e-08 dm |
| 100 a.u. | 5.29177210903e-08 dm |
| 500 a.u. | 2.64588605451e-07 dm |
| 1000 a.u. | 5.29177210903e-07 dm |
Bohr Radius: Definition and Use
The Bohr radius is the most probable distance between the proton and the electron in a hydrogen atom in its ground state, approximately 5.29 x 10⁻¹¹ meters.
History/Origin
The Bohr radius is named after Niels Bohr, who proposed a model of the atom in 1913. It is the atomic unit of length.
Current Use
The Bohr radius is a fundamental constant in atomic physics and is used to simplify calculations and equations.
Decimeter: Definition and Use
A decimeter is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one-tenth of a meter.
History/Origin
The prefix "deci-" comes from the Latin word "decimus," meaning tenth. The decimeter was part of the original metric system adopted in France in 1795.
Current Use
The decimeter is not as commonly used in everyday life as other metric units like the centimeter or meter, but it is sometimes used in technical and scientific contexts.
Bohr Radius to Decimeter: Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 Bohr radius in decimeter?
1 Bohr radius (a.u.) = 5.2918e-10 decimeter (dm).
How do you convert Bohr radius to decimeter?
Multiply the Bohr radius value by 5.2918e-10. For example, 25 a.u. × 5.2918e-10 = 1.32294302726e-08 dm.
What is 10 Bohr radius in decimeter?
10 a.u. = 5.29177210903e-09 dm.
Which unit is larger, the Bohr radius or the decimeter?
The decimeter is the larger unit: 1 a.u. equals only 5.2918e-10 dm.