Convert micron to famn
Please provide values below to convert micron [µ] to famn [famn], or Convert famn to micron.
How to Convert Micron to Famn
1 µ = 5.61377245519487e-07 famn
Example: convert 15 µ to famn:
15 µ = 15 × 5.61377245519487e-07 famn = 8.4206586827923e-06 famn
Micron to Famn 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.
Famn
A famn is an obsolete Swedish unit of length, equivalent to 3 aln or about 1.78 meters.
History/Origin
The famn was the Swedish version of the fathom, based on the span of outstretched arms.
Current Use
The famn is no longer in use.