What Is This Tool?
This converter allows you to change length values from finger (cloth), a traditional tailoring unit, into Bohr radius, an atomic unit of length used in quantum physics and chemistry. It connects human-scale measurements with atomic-scale units.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter a length value measured in finger (cloth).
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Select Bohr radius [b, a.u.] as the target unit.
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Click the convert button to see the value in Bohr radius.
Key Features
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Converts finger (cloth) measurements to Bohr radius units accurately.
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Browser-based and straightforward interface for quick calculations.
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Supports use in textiles, quantum chemistry, and physics contexts.
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Displays conversion using the specific formula relating units.
Examples
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2 Finger (cloth) = 4319913609.8914 Bohr radius [b, a.u.]
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0.5 Finger (cloth) = 1079978402.47285 Bohr radius [b, a.u.]
Common Use Cases
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Tailors estimating small seam allowances or fabric spacing informally.
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Quantum chemistry calculations using atomic units for atomic distances.
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Computational physics simulations requiring interatomic distance conversions.
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Studying historical textile measurements alongside atomic-scale units.
Tips & Best Practices
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Use the tool for educational and interdisciplinary conversions between textile and atomic scales.
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Remember that finger (cloth) size varies and is non-standard.
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Apply conversions mainly for comparative or theoretical purposes, not precise tailoring.
Limitations
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Finger (cloth) is a variable, non-standard measurement lacking uniform precision.
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Bohr radius is an extremely small unit, limiting practical applications of this conversion in textiles.
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Differences in scale and context restrict direct practical use of the conversion.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a finger (cloth) unit?
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It is a traditional, informal measure of length based on the breadth of a human finger, largely used in tailoring and textiles without strict standardization.
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Why convert finger (cloth) to Bohr radius?
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To relate human-scale cloth measurements to the atomic-scale Bohr radius used in quantum physics and chemistry, supporting interdisciplinary comparison and education.
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Is the finger (cloth) unit precise?
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No, finger (cloth) is non-standard and variable since it depends on a human-based reference, so its precision is limited.
Key Terminology
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Finger (cloth)
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A traditional, non-standard length unit based on the breadth of a human finger, mainly used in tailoring and informal textile measurements.
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Bohr radius [b, a.u.]
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An atomic unit of length representing the most probable electron-nucleus distance in a hydrogen atom's ground state, used in quantum physics and chemistry.