What Is This Tool?
This converter allows you to transform measurements expressed in Bohr radius units, which are atomic-scale lengths, into fathoms (US survey), a nautical length unit used primarily for water depths and maritime operations.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the length value in Bohr radius units that you want to convert
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Select Bohr radius as the 'from' unit and fathom (US survey) as the 'to' unit
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Click convert to receive the equivalent length in fathoms
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Use the result to interpret or integrate measurements across atomic and nautical scales
Key Features
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Converts length values from Bohr radius (atomic unit) to fathom (US survey)
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Supports conversion relevant to physics, chemistry, and nautical survey contexts
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Provides exact conversion based on defined unit relationships
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Easy to use with clear input and output units
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Suitable for reconciling scientific and hydrographic measurement data
Examples
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Convert 10 Bohr radius to get approximately 2.8935705962681e-10 fathoms (US survey)
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Convert 1,000 Bohr radius to get approximately 2.8935705962681e-8 fathoms (US survey)
Common Use Cases
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Relating atomic-scale quantum chemistry data to nautical length units
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Handling legacy hydrographic survey data with US survey fathom measurements
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Specifying maritime equipment lengths like anchor or mooring lines in fathoms
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Interpreting historical nautical charts requiring conversion between units
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure you select correct units before converting to avoid errors
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Use this tool primarily for specialized scientific or maritime data reconciliation
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Be aware of the slight difference between US survey fathom and international fathom units
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Double-check conversions when integrating data from atomic and nautical sources
Limitations
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Because of the large scale difference, practical direct conversions are uncommon
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The US survey fathom is slightly different from the international fathom unit, requiring careful context consideration
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This tool is best suited for scientific data reconciliation rather than routine length conversions
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a Bohr radius used for?
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The Bohr radius is the atomic unit of length commonly used in quantum chemistry, atomic-structure computations, and spectroscopy to represent interatomic distances.
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Where is the fathom (US survey) commonly applied?
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The US survey fathom is used chiefly in nautical and hydrographic contexts for measuring water depth and lengths of anchor or sounding lines.
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Why might someone convert Bohr radius units to fathoms?
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Such conversion helps reconcile atomic-scale scientific measurements with legacy nautical data in specialized research or maritime chart interpretation.
Key Terminology
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Bohr radius [b, a.u.]
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The atomic unit of length defined as the most probable distance between the nucleus and electron in a hydrogen atom's ground state, approximately 5.29177210903×10⁻¹¹ metres.
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Fathom (US survey) [fath]
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A non-SI length unit used in nautical contexts equal to 6 US survey feet, approximately 1.8288036576 metres, commonly employed for measuring water depths and maritime line lengths.
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Atomic unit
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A system of units convenient for atomic-scale physics and chemistry, where quantities such as length are standardized to natural atomic scales like the Bohr radius.