Picometer to centimeter converter (pm to cm)

Conversion Formula

1 pm = 1.0E-10 cm

Step-by-Step Explanation

1. Understand the base relationship:
   1 pm = 1.0E-12 meters
   1 Centimeter = 0.01 meters
2. Establish the conversion factor:
   1 pm = (1.0E-12 m) / (0.01 m/cm) = 1.0E-10 cm
3. Apply the conversion:
   Multiply the value in pm by 1.0E-10 to get the equivalent in cm

Example Conversion

Convert 5 pm to cm:

5 pm × 1.0E-10 = 5.0E-10 cm