What Is This Tool?
This converter allows you to convert lengths from perch, an old land measurement unit, to the Bohr radius, an atomic unit used in quantum chemistry and physics. It supports interpretation of historical measurements and scientific computations across vastly different scale systems.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the length value in perch you wish to convert.
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Select the unit 'perch' as the input unit and 'Bohr radius [b, a.u.]' as the output unit.
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Click the convert button to get the equivalent length in Bohr radius.
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Review conversion results and use examples to understand the outcome.
Key Features
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Converts perch (an obsolete unit used in historical land surveys) to Bohr radius (atomic unit of length).
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Provides exact conversion according to the rate: 1 perch equals 95038099417.61 Bohr radius.
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Includes practical examples to illustrate conversions.
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Browser-based interface that requires no downloads or installations.
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Supports users bridging historical and atomic-scale measurements.
Examples
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2 perch converts to 190076198835.22 Bohr radius.
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0.5 perch converts to 47519049708.81 Bohr radius.
Common Use Cases
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Interpreting measurements found in historic property deeds and boundary lines.
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Translating old surveying records or maps into modern measurement units for analysis.
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Applying unit conversion in quantum chemistry or computational physics calculations.
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Comparing macroscopic land dimensions with atomic-scale lengths.
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Facilitating studies that link historical surveying data with atomic-unit-based science.
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure the value entered in perch is based on historical or cadastral sources for accuracy.
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Use the conversion primarily for educational or research purposes due to the obsolete nature of perch.
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Cross-verify conversions when applying to critical scientific or historical analyses.
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Consider the scale difference between perch and Bohr radius when interpreting results.
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Keep in mind the variance in historical perch definitions which may affect precision.
Limitations
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The perch unit is largely obsolete and seldom used in modern surveying.
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Conversion is mostly theoretical or educational, given the atomic scale of Bohr radius.
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Historical precision of perch measurements may vary, influencing conversion accuracy.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a perch?
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A perch is a historical unit of length equal to 16.5 feet or 5.0292 meters, formerly used in land surveying and measurement.
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What is the Bohr radius?
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The Bohr radius is the atomic unit of length representing the most probable distance between a hydrogen atom's nucleus and electron in its ground state.
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Why convert perch to Bohr radius?
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This conversion helps relate historical land measurements to atomic-scale lengths, useful in certain scientific research and data translation between scales.
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Is perch commonly used today?
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No, perch is mostly obsolete and found primarily in older legal and cadastral documents.
Key Terminology
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Perch
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A historical unit of length equal to 16.5 feet or 5.0292 meters, used in surveying and land measurement.
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Bohr radius
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An atomic unit of length roughly representing the distance between nucleus and electron in a hydrogen atom's ground state.