What Is This Tool?
This converter allows you to translate length values measured in the inch (US survey), a traditional surveying unit, into Bohr radius units, which are used in atomic-scale physics and chemistry.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the length value in inch (US survey).
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Select Bohr radius as the target unit.
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Click convert to get the equivalent value in Bohr radius.
Key Features
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Converts length from inch (US survey) to Bohr radius accurately.
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Supports legacy and scientific measurement needs.
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Browser-based and easy to use for diverse applications.
Examples
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2 inch (US survey) equals 959982722.16352 Bohr radius.
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0.5 inch (US survey) equals 239995680.54088 Bohr radius.
Common Use Cases
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Interpreting and converting legacy U.S. surveying records.
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Performing quantum chemistry and atomic-structure calculations.
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Bridging traditional measurement units with atomic-scale physics applications.
Tips & Best Practices
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Verify the unit of your input value to ensure correct conversion.
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Use this tool when working with historical surveying data or atomic-scale problems.
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Be aware of the very different scales between units to interpret results properly.
Limitations
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The US survey inch is a legacy unit not widely used today and may affect compatibility.
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The Bohr radius is an atomic-scale unit and not suitable for everyday length measurements.
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High precision is necessary due to the large scale difference between units.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the inch (US survey)?
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It is a legacy length unit equal to 1/12 of the US survey foot, defined exactly as 100/3937 metres, formerly used in US geodetic and cadastral surveys.
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What is the Bohr radius used for?
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The Bohr radius is the atomic unit of length used in quantum chemistry, atomic physics, and spectroscopy to express interatomic distances.
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Why convert from inch (US survey) to Bohr radius?
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Converting enables translating historical surveying data into atomic units for scientific calculations in fields like quantum chemistry.
Key Terminology
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Inch (US survey)
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A historic length unit exactly 100/3937 metres, used in U.S. surveying and mapping.
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Bohr radius
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An atomic unit of length representing the most probable electron-nucleus distance in a hydrogen atom.
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Geodetic surveying
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Surveying that involves measuring and representing the earth's surface for mapping and land measurement.