Convert Centimeters (cm) to Angstroms (Å) | cm in Å

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This quick and easy calculator will convert Centimeters (cm) to Angstroms (Å) and show formula, brief history on the units and quick maths for the conversion.

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Quick Reference for Converting Centimeters to Angstroms

Formula
Å = cm x 100000000
Quick Rough Maths
To get the Angstroms, multiply the number of Centimeters by 100 million
Centimeters (cm) in 1 Angstrom
There are 0 Centimeters in 1 Angstrom
Angstroms (Å) in 1 Centimetre
There are 100000000 Angstroms in 1 Centimetre

Unit Information

Centimetre
/ˈsɛntɪmiːtə/
Symbol: cm
Unit System: SI

What is the Centimetre?

The centimetre is a unit of length and is a multiple of the metre; an SI derived unit. It has the symbol cm.

A centimetre is equal to 0.01m. It is also ≈ 0.3937in.

Centimetres are used in maps to scale up conversions to real world measurements.

Angstrom
/ˈaŋstrəm/
Symbol:
Unit System: Non-SI Metric

What is the Angstrom?

The angstrom (or ångström) is a unit of length and is a non-SI but metric accepted unit with the symbol Å.

It is equal in length to one ten-billionth of a metre or 0.1 nanometres (0.1nm).

It is approximately the size of an atom and is mostly used to measure very small distances for example wavelengths of light.


Conversion Tables for Centimeters (cm) to Angstroms (Å)