Barn
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Barn Unit Table
A list of units symbol and data.
From bTo µm²All conversion
1 b1e-16 µm²
2 b2e-16 µm²
3 b3e-16 µm²
4 b4e-16 µm²
5 b5e-16 µm²
6 b6e-16 µm²
7 b7e-16 µm²
8 b8e-16 µm²
9 b9e-16 µm²
10 b1e-15 µm²
Description

Understanding the Barn (b)

A barn (b) is a unit of area used in nuclear physics to quantify cross-sectional areas of atomic nuclei, equal to 1e-28 square meters. It's not used in everyday measurements but is crucial in particle physics research.

For example, the probability of a neutron interacting with a uranium nucleus might be expressed in barns. This unit aids in understanding nuclear reactions and particle interactions.

Understanding the Square Micrometer (µm²)

A square micrometer (µm²) equals 1e-12 square meters and is used in fields like microbiology and nanotechnology to measure microscopic areas. It represents a square area with sides of 1 micrometer each.

For example, a bacterium might have a surface area of approximately 2 µm². This unit is vital for scientific research at the cellular and molecular levels.

Complete list of conversion for Barn
Barn (b)

1 Barn = 1e-28 Square Meter

Convert 2 b

1 Barn = 1e-34 Square Kilometer

Convert 2 bkm²

1 Barn = 9.999999999999999e-33 Square Hectometer

Convert 2 bhm²

1 Barn = 9.999999999999999e-31 Square Dekameter

Convert 2 bdam²

1 Barn = 9.999999999999999e-27 Square Decimeter

Convert 2 bdm²

1 Barn = 1e-24 Square Centimeter

Convert 2 bcm²

1 Barn = 1e-22 Square Millimeter

Convert 2 bmm²

1 Barn = 1e-16 Square Micrometer

Convert 2 bµm²

1 Barn = 9.999999999999999e-11 Square Nanometer

Convert 2 bnm²

1 Barn = 9.999999999999999e-33 Hectare

Convert 2 bha

1 Barn = 9.999999999999999e-31 Are

Convert 2 ba

1 Barn = 9.999999999999999e-32 Decare

Convert 2 bdaa

1 Barn = 2.471053814671653e-32 Acre

Convert 2 bac

1 Barn = 3.8610215854244585e-35 Square Mile

Convert 2 bmi²

1 Barn = 1.1959900463010803e-28 Square Yard

Convert 2 byd²

1 Barn = 1.0763910416709721e-27 Square Foot

Convert 2 bft²

1 Barn = 1.5500031000062e-25 Square Inch

Convert 2 bin²

1 Barn = 1.9735251599788835e-25 Circular Inch

Convert 2 bcirc in

1 Barn = 2.4710538146716536e-31 Square Chain

Convert 2 bch²

1 Barn = 3.953686103474646e-30 Square Rod

Convert 2 brd²

1 Barn = 3.953686103474646e-30 Square Perch

Convert 2 bperch²

1 Barn = 3.953686103474646e-30 Square Pole

Convert 2 bpole²

1 Barn = 7.474937789381752e-32 Bigha

Convert 2 bbigha

1 Barn = 2.5442731353538997e-32 Cuerda

Convert 2 bcda

1 Barn = 2.471053814671653e-32 Cawnie

Convert 2 bcawnie

1 Barn = 9.884215313397333e-31 Guntha

Convert 2 bguntha

1 Barn = 2.4710538146716535e-30 Cent

Convert 2 bcent