Convert hand to micron
Please provide values below to convert hand [hand] to micron [µ], or Convert micron to hand.
How to Convert Hand to Micron
1 hand = 101600 µ
Example: convert 15 hand to µ:
15 hand = 15 × 101600 µ = 1524000 µ
Hand to Micron Conversion Table
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Hand
A hand is a unit of length equal to 4 inches.
History/Origin
The hand was originally the width of a man's hand, including the thumb. It was standardized to 4 inches for measuring the height of horses.
Current Use
The hand is still used today to measure the height of horses.
Micron
A micron is a non-SI name for micrometer (µm), which is a unit of length equal to one-millionth of a meter.
History/Origin
The term "micron" and the symbol µ were officially declared obsolete by the General Conference on Weights and Measures (CGPM) in 1967 and are now discouraged.
Current Use
While the term micrometer is the officially recognized term, "micron" is still used in some industries and in casual speech.