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Micron
The micron (µm), also known as a micrometer, is a unit of length in the metric system. It is equal to one-millionth of a meter or 0.000001 meters. It is commonly used to measure very small objects or distances, such as the size of particles, cells, or the precision of mechanical components.The micron (µm), also known as a micrometer, is a unit of length in the metric system. It is equal to one-millionth of a meter or 0.000001 meters. It is commonly used to measure very small objects or distances, such as the size of particles, cells, or the precision of mechanical components.
The micron was introduced in the late 19th century as a practical unit for measuring small objects, especially in scientific fields like biology and physics. The term "micron" comes from the Greek word "mikros", meaning small, and "meter", meaning measure. The micron was widely used before the term "micrometer" became more common. In 1967, the International System of Units (SI) officially adopted the term micrometer (µm) instead of micron, although the term "micron" is still used informally in many contexts, especially in industries like filtration, materials science, and medicine.
Inch
The inch (in) is a unit of length in both the imperial system and the U.S. customary system. It is equal to 1/12 of a foot, or approximately 2.54 centimeters. The inch is commonly used for measuring small lengths, such as the dimensions of objects, screen sizes, and body measurements.
The inch has ancient origins and was originally based on the width of a human thumb or the length of a typical barleycorn (a small grain). The term "inch" comes from the Latin word "uncia", meaning "one-twelfth," referencing its relationship to the foot, which was divided into 12 inches in the Roman system. The definition of the inch evolved over time, with various regions and cultures using different standards. In England, the inch was standardized during the 14th century as 1/12 of a foot, and this definition was adopted in other countries using the imperial system. Today, the inch is precisely defined as 2.54 centimeters, in line with the metric system.
Convert Micron to other length-converter units
1 Micron = 9.999999999e-10 Kilometer
1 Micron = 0.000001 Meter
1 Micron = 0.0001 Centimeter
1 Micron = 0.001 Millimeter
1 Micron = 1 Micrometer
1 Micron = 1000 Nanometer
1 Micron = 6.213688756e-10 Mile
1 Micron = 0.0000010936 Yard
1 Micron = 0.0000032808 Feet
1 Micron = 0.0000393701 Inch
1 Micron = 1.057008707e-22 Light year
1 Micron = 1 Micron
1 Micron = 5.399568034e-10 Nautical Mile