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Angstrom (Å)

One ten-billionth of a meter, used for atomic distances.

Result0.0000001

1 angstrom = 0.0000001 millimeters

Angstrom at a glance

Unit nameAngstrom (plural: angstroms)
SymbolÅ
Quantity measuredLength
Measurement systemMetric
Also known asångström, angstroms, a
Definition exact?Yes — exact by definition

1 angstrom in other length units

Unit1 Å equals
Nanometer0.1 nm
Micrometer0.0001 µm
Millimeter0.0000001 mm
Centimeter1 × 10⁻⁸ cm
Decimeter1 × 10⁻⁹ dm
Meter1 × 10⁻¹⁰ m
Kilometer1 × 10⁻¹³ km
Inch3.93700787 × 10⁻⁹ in
Foot3.2808399 × 10⁻¹⁰ ft
Yard1.0936133 × 10⁻¹⁰ yd
Mile6.21371192 × 10⁻¹⁴ mi
Nautical mile5.39956803 × 10⁻¹⁴ nmi
Mil0.000003937 mil
Fathom5.46806649 × 10⁻¹¹ ftm
Rod1.98838782 × 10⁻¹¹ rd
Chain4.97096954 × 10⁻¹² ch
Furlong4.97096954 × 10⁻¹³ fur
League2.07123731 × 10⁻¹⁴ lea
Astronomical unit6.68458712 × 10⁻²² au
Light-year1.05700083 × 10⁻²⁶ ly
Parsec3.24077929 × 10⁻²⁷ pc

Frequently asked questions

What is a angstrom?
One ten-billionth of a meter, used for atomic distances.
What is the symbol for the angstrom?
The symbol for the angstrom is Å. It measures length.
How many millimeters are in a angstrom?
1 angstrom = 0.0000001 millimeters.
How many centimeters are in a angstrom?
1 angstrom = 1 × 10⁻⁸ centimeters.
How many meters are in a angstrom?
1 angstrom = 1 × 10⁻¹⁰ meters.