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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.
Millimeter
The millimeter (mm) is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one-thousandth of a meter or 0.001 meters. It is commonly used for measuring very small distances or dimensions, such as the thickness of an object or the precision of mechanical components.
The millimeter is derived from the meter, which is the base unit of length in the International System of Units (SI). The term "millimeter" comes from the Latin prefix "milli-", meaning one thousand, and "meter", meaning measure. The millimeter was introduced as part of the metric system in the 18th century during the French Revolution, which sought to standardize measurements worldwide. Today, the millimeter is widely used in scientific, engineering, and everyday contexts, especially when precision is required.
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