Convert terameter to micrometer
Please provide values below to convert terameter [Tm] to micrometer [µm], or Convert micrometer to terameter.
How to Convert Terameter to Micrometer
1 Tm = 1e+18 µm
Example: convert 15 Tm to µm:
15 Tm = 15 × 1e+18 µm = 1.5e+19 µm
Terameter to Micrometer Conversion Table
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Terameter
A terameter is a unit of length in the metric system equal to 10^12 meters.
History/Origin
The prefix "tera-" for 10^12 was adopted by the CGPM (General Conference on Weights and Measures) in 1960.
Current Use
The terameter is used for measuring distances within our solar system, such as the distances of outer planets from the Sun.
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.