Convert micron to dekameter
Please provide values below to convert micron [µ] to dekameter [dam], or Convert dekameter to micron.
How to Convert Micron to Dekameter
1 µ = 1e-07 dam
Example: convert 15 µ to dam:
15 µ = 15 × 1e-07 dam = 1.5e-06 dam
Micron to Dekameter Conversion Table
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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.
Dekameter
A dekameter is a unit of length in the metric system equal to 10 meters.
History/Origin
The prefix "deka-" from the Greek "deka" meaning ten, was part of the original metric system adopted in France in 1795.
Current Use
The dekameter is rarely used in practice. It is sometimes used in meteorology to measure altitude.