Convert micrometer to famn
Please provide values below to convert micrometer [µm] to famn [famn], or Convert famn to micrometer.
How to Convert Micrometer to Famn
1 µm = 5.61377245519487e-07 famn
Example: convert 15 µm to famn:
15 µm = 15 × 5.61377245519487e-07 famn = 8.4206586827923e-06 famn
Micrometer to Famn Conversion Table
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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.
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.