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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.
Yard
The yard (yd) is a unit of length in both the imperial system and the U.S. customary system. It is equal to 3 feet or approximately 0.9144 meters. The yard is commonly used for measuring medium distances, such as the length of rooms, fields, or sports fields.
The yard has its origins in medieval England, where it was defined as the length of a standard man's stride or a physical reference such as the king's rod. The term "yard" comes from the Old English word "gyrd", meaning a stick or rod. In the 12th century, King Henry I of England is often credited with establishing the yard as a standard unit of measure, defining it as the length of his own arm from the tip of his nose to the end of his thumb. Over time, the yard became standardized, and its definition was refined to be exactly 36 inches, or 0.9144 meters, in the 19th century to align 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