What Is This Tool?
This converter allows you to transform length measurements from poles, a historic English surveying unit, into Bohr radii, the atomic unit of length used in quantum chemistry and atomic physics.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the length value in poles you want to convert
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Select 'pole' as the input unit and 'Bohr radius [b, a.u.]' as the output unit
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Click the convert button to see the equivalent length in Bohr radii
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Review example conversions to verify understanding
Key Features
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Converts historical length units to atomic scale units accurately
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Supports conversion from poles (rods/perches) to Bohr radius [b, a.u.]
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Provides clear definitions and practical application contexts
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Includes example conversions for quick reference
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Browser-based and easy to use
Examples
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2 poles is equivalent to 190076198835.22 Bohr radius [b, a.u.]
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0.5 pole corresponds to 47519049708.81 Bohr radius [b, a.u.]
Common Use Cases
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Deciphering distances in historical British and colonial land records
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Updating legacy survey measurements to modern and atomic units
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Analyzing classical land measurements in nanoscale material science or quantum simulations
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Applying unit conversions in quantum chemistry and computational physics studies
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Facilitating interdisciplinary research involving macro and atomic scale measurements
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure correct input values to avoid errors in large-scale numerical results
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Use example references to validate conversion outcomes
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Remember the pole is mainly a traditional unit, so apply conversions mainly for historical or interdisciplinary research
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Handle the large magnitude differences carefully when integrating into physical or computational models
Limitations
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The pole is a large, traditional unit not typically used in precise modern measurements
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Conversion produces very large numbers due to the vast difference in scales
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Results mainly serve historical or cross-disciplinary interests rather than routine scientific measurement
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a pole used to measure?
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A pole is a traditional English unit of length used in surveying and land measurement, equal to 16.5 feet or 5.0292 metres, commonly appearing in historical property and agricultural documents.
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What does the Bohr radius represent?
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The Bohr radius is the atomic unit of length corresponding to the most probable distance between the nucleus and electron in a hydrogen atom in its ground state.
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Why convert poles to Bohr radius units?
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Converting poles to Bohr radius units helps relate macroscopic traditional measurements to atomic-scale distances, useful in fields like materials science and quantum chemistry.
Key Terminology
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Pole
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A traditional English unit of length equal to 16.5 feet (5.0292 metres), used historically in surveying and land measurement.
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Bohr radius [b, a.u.]
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An atomic unit of length representing the most probable distance between the nucleus and electron in hydrogen's ground state, approximately 5.29177210903×10⁻¹¹ metres.