Nanometer (nm)
Definition: A nanometer (nm) is one-billionth of a meter. It is commonly used in nanotechnology, semiconductor design, and physics to measure atomic-scale structures and wavelengths of light.
History: The nanometer gained importance in the 20th century as scientists developed electron microscopes and advanced microfabrication techniques. It became critical for measuring molecules and tiny electronic components.
Current Use: Nanometers are used in physics, materials science, and chip manufacturing. They help define the scale of microprocessors, DNA strands, and wavelengths in ultraviolet and X-ray light applications.
Yard (yd)
Definition: A yard (yd) is a unit of length equal to 0.9144 meters or three feet. It is commonly used in construction, sports fields, and textile measurements, particularly in the US and UK.
History: The yard originated in medieval England, standardized by King Henry I. It was originally based on the length of a man's belt or the distance from the nose to the thumb tip.
Current Use: Yards are widely used in the US and UK for measuring land, fabric, and sports fields, including American football. They are also commonly seen in real estate and landscaping measurements.
Quick Conversion Table Nanometer (nm) to Yard (yd)
1 Nanometer (nm) equal to 1.09361330e-9 Yard (yd)
5 Nanometer (nm) equal to 5.46806649e-9 Yard (yd)
10 Nanometer (nm) equal to 0.000000011 Yard (yd)
20 Nanometer (nm) equal to 0.000000022 Yard (yd)
30 Nanometer (nm) equal to 0.000000033 Yard (yd)
50 Nanometer (nm) equal to 0.000000055 Yard (yd)
75 Nanometer (nm) equal to 0.000000082 Yard (yd)
100 Nanometer (nm) equal to 0.000000109 Yard (yd)