Convert micron to link
Please provide values below to convert micron [µ] to link [li], or Convert link to micron.
How to Convert Micron to Link
1 µ = 4.97096953789867e-06 li
Example: convert 15 µ to li:
15 µ = 15 × 4.97096953789867e-06 li = 7.45645430684801e-05 li
Micron to Link 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.
Link
A link, specifically Gunter's link, is a unit of length equal to 7.92 inches, or 1/100 of a chain.
History/Origin
The link is part of Gunter's chain, a surveying tool invented by Edmund Gunter in the 17th century.
Current Use
The link is an obsolete unit of measurement, but may be found in old land surveys.