Convert kiloyard to micrometer
Please provide values below to convert kiloyard [kyd] to micrometer [µm], or Convert micrometer to kiloyard.
How to Convert Kiloyard to Micrometer
1 kyd = 914400000 µm
Example: convert 15 kyd to µm:
15 kyd = 15 × 914400000 µm = 13716000000 µm
Kiloyard to Micrometer Conversion Table
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Kiloyard
A kiloyard is a unit of length equal to 1,000 yards.
History/Origin
The kiloyard is not a standard or common unit of measurement. It is a logical multiple of the yard.
Current Use
The kiloyard is rarely used.
Micrometer
A micrometer, also known as a micron, 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 "micrometer" became the official term.
Current Use
The micrometer is a common unit for measuring the wavelength of infrared radiation, as well as the size of biological cells and bacteria. It is also widely used in technology and engineering.