What Is This Tool?
This tool allows you to convert length values from the Bohr radius, an atomic unit of measurement, to the US survey inch, a historically significant imperial unit used in U.S. land surveying and mapping.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the value in Bohr radius units you want to convert
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Select the target unit: Inch (US survey)
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Apply the conversion formula to obtain the result
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Review the converted length in Inches (US survey)
Key Features
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Accurate conversion between Bohr radius and Inch (US survey) units
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Supports atomic-scale and surveying unit conversions
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Provides conversion formula and example calculations
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Designed for applications in quantum chemistry, atomic physics, and historical surveying
Examples
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1 Bohr radius equals 2.083370829313e-9 Inch (US survey)
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1000 Bohr radii equal 2.083370829313e-6 Inch (US survey)
Common Use Cases
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Translating atomic-scale measurements into imperial length units for comparison
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Bridging quantum chemistry data with historical US land surveying records
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Interpreting microscopic distances within legacy cadastral and geodetic datasets
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure high precision inputs given the very small conversion scale
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Understand the legacy nature of the US survey inch and its modern replacements
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Use this conversion when working with datasets combining atomic and surveying unit systems
Limitations
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Bohr radius is extremely small compared to the US survey inch, resulting in very small decimal outputs
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The US survey inch is a legacy unit largely superseded by the international inch
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Conversions between atomic and surveying units cover vastly different scales and contexts, requiring careful interpretation
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a Bohr radius used for?
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It is an atomic unit of length used in quantum chemistry, atomic physics, and computational methods to represent atomic-scale distances.
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Why convert from Bohr radius to Inch (US survey)?
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This conversion helps to connect atomic-scale measurements with historical U.S. surveying units for interpretation of legacy land records and geodetic data.
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Is the US survey inch still used today?
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The US survey inch is a legacy unit largely replaced by the international inch in most modern applications but remains relevant for interpreting historical documents.
Key Terminology
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Bohr radius
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The atomic unit of length representing the most probable distance between the nucleus and electron in the hydrogen atom's ground state.
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Inch (US survey)
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A legacy US surveying unit defined as 1/12 of the US survey foot, used historically for land measurement and mapping.