Picometer to Centimeter Converter
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How to Convert Picometers to Centimeters
Converting picometers (pm) to centimeters (cm) is a simple conversion within the metric system. One centimeter is equal to 10,000,000,000 picometers.
Formula
Centimeters = Picometers ÷ 10^10
or
cm = pm ÷ 10^10
Step-by-step process
- Take the measurement in picometers
- Divide that number by 10^10
- The result is the equivalent amount in centimeters
Examples
- 10,000,000,000 picometers = 1 centimeter
- 20,000,000,000 picometers = 2 centimeters
- 5,000,000,000 picometers = 0.5 centimeters
When to Convert Picometers to Centimeters
This conversion is crucial in fields like atomic physics, crystallography, and spectroscopy, where measurements are often at the atomic scale.
Common Picometers to Centimeters Conversions
Here is a table of common picometer to centimeter conversions for quick reference:
| Picometers (pm) | Centimeters (cm) | Picometers (pm) | Centimeters (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1.000E-10 | 1,000 | 1.000E-7 |
| 10 | 1.000E-9 | 10,000 | 1.000E-6 |
| 50 | 5.000E-9 | 100,000 | 1.000E-5 |
| 100 | 1.000E-8 | 1,000,000 | 0.0001 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many centimeters are in a picometer?
There are exactly 0.0000000001 centimeters in one picometer.
Why is the conversion factor 10^10?
The metric system is based on powers of 10. "Pico" means one-trillionth, and "centi" means one-hundredth, so a picometer is 10^-12 meters, and a meter is 100 centimeters, so 10^-12 * 100 = 10^-10.