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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.

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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.

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.

Origin:

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 Millimeter to other length-converter units

1 Millimeter = 0.000001 Kilometer

1 Millimeter = 0.001 Meter

1 Millimeter = 0.1 Centimeter

1 Millimeter = 1 Millimeter

1 Millimeter = 1000 Micrometer

1 Millimeter = 1000000 Nanometer

1 Millimeter = 6.213688756e-7 Mile

1 Millimeter = 0.0010936133 Yard

1 Millimeter = 0.0032808399 Feet

1 Millimeter = 0.0393700787 Inch

1 Millimeter = 1.057008707e-19 Light year

1 Millimeter = 1000 Micron

1 Millimeter = 5.399568034e-7 Nautical Mile