Convert Centimeter to Micrometer
Centimeter
The centimeter (cm) is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one-hundredth of a meter or 0.01 meters. It is commonly used for measuring smaller lengths or dimensions, such as the height of a person or the size of an object.
The centimeter is derived from the meter, which is the base unit of length in the International System of Units (SI). The term "centimeter" comes from the Latin prefix "centi-", meaning one hundred, and "meter", meaning measure. The centimeter was introduced in the 18th century as part of the development of the metric system during the French Revolution, aimed at creating a universal and consistent system of measurements. Today, the centimeter is widely used for everyday measurements, especially for smaller distances or dimensions.
Micrometer
The micrometer (µm) is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one-millionth of a meter or 0.000001 meters. It is commonly used for measuring microscopic objects or very small distances, such as the diameter of a cell, the thickness of materials, or the precision of mechanical parts.
The micrometer is derived from the meter, the base unit of length in the International System of Units (SI). The prefix "micro-" comes from the Greek word "mikros", meaning small, and "meter", meaning measure. The concept of the micrometer was developed in the early 19th century, when scientists and engineers needed a way to measure objects that were too small to be accurately measured with conventional tools. The micrometer has since become a standard unit in scientific research, biology, and industrial applications where high precision is required.
Convert Centimeter to other length-converter units
1 Centimeter = 0.00001 Kilometer
1 Centimeter = 10 Meter
1 Centimeter = 1 Centimeter
1 Centimeter = 1000 Millimeter
1 Centimeter = 10000 Micrometer
1 Centimeter = 10000000 Nanometer
1 Centimeter = 0.0000062137 Mile
1 Centimeter = 0.010936133 Yard
1 Centimeter = 0.032808399 Feet
1 Centimeter = 0.3937007874 Inch
1 Centimeter = 1.057008707e-18 Light year
1 Centimeter = 10000 Micron
1 Centimeter = 0.0000053996 Nautical Mile