Atto (symbol a) is a unit prefix in the metric system denoting a factor of 10−18 or 0.000000000000000001.
The unit multiple was adopted at the 12th General Conference on Weights and Measures (CGPM) in Resolution 8. It is derived from the Danish word atten, meaning "eighteen".
Examples of its use:
Weight of the HIV-1 virus is about 1×10−18 kg or 1×10−15 g, which can be written as 1 fg or 1000 ag.More examples available. referenceEver curious about what that abbreviation stands for? fullforms has got them all listed out for you to explore. Simply,Choose a subject/topic and get started on a self-paced learning journey in a world of fullforms.
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