Convert Bohr Radius (a₀) to Foot (US Survey) (ft (US)) instantly.
Bohr Radius to Foot (US Survey) conversion
1 Bohr Radius (a₀) = 1.7361424e-10 Foot (US Survey) (ft (US)). To convert Bohr Radius to Foot (US Survey), multiply the value by 1.7361424e-10.
| Bohr Radius (a₀) | Foot (US Survey) (ft (US)) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1.7361424e-10 |
| 2 | 3.4722847e-10 |
| 5 | 8.6807118e-10 |
| 10 | 1.7361424e-9 |
| 25 | 4.3403559e-9 |
| 50 | 8.6807118e-9 |
| 100 | 1.7361424e-8 |
| 1000 | 1.7361424e-7 |
Frequently asked questions
How many Foot (US Survey) are in one Bohr Radius?
One Bohr Radius (a₀) equals 1.7361424e-10 Foot (US Survey) (ft (US)).
How do I convert Bohr Radius to Foot (US Survey)?
To convert Bohr Radius to Foot (US Survey), multiply the value by 1.7361424e-10.
What is 10 Bohr Radius in Foot (US Survey)?
10 Bohr Radius = 1.7361424e-9 Foot (US Survey).
About these units
Bohr Radius (a₀)
The Bohr radius, equal to approximately 5.29177 × 10⁻¹¹ meters, is the most probable distance between the electron and nucleus in the ground state of hydrogen according to the Bohr model. While modern quantum mechanics has evolved far beyond the Bohr model, the radius remains a remarkably accurate approximation for average atomic dimensions. The Bohr radius acts as a natural "yardstick" for the size of atoms and is frequently used in atomic physics and quantum chemistry. Many atomic properties — orbital sizes, electron probability distributions, and energy levels — are conveniently expressed in multiples of the Bohr radius. Because it reflects fundamental constants, including Planck's constant and the electron charge, the Bohr radius also appears in theoretical analyses of physical systems and helps unify atomic physics concepts across different contexts.
Foot (US Survey) (ft (US))
The US Survey Foot is a standardized version of the foot, defined as exactly 1200/3937 meters (~0.30480061 m). It was adopted to maintain continuity with older surveying records when converting to the metric system. Surveyors, engineers, and geographers in the United States used this unit for mapping, cadastral surveys, and infrastructure projects. Its slight difference from the international foot allows historical survey data to align accurately with modern geodetic coordinates. Although the international foot is now more common, the US survey foot remains relevant for interpreting historical survey data and legal property boundaries.