Convert micrometer to rod
Please provide values below to convert micrometer [µm] to rod [rd], or Convert rod to micrometer.
How to Convert Micrometer to Rod
1 µm = 1.98838781515947e-07 rd
Example: convert 15 µm to rd:
15 µm = 15 × 1.98838781515947e-07 rd = 2.9825817227392e-06 rd
Micrometer to Rod 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.
Rod
A rod, also known as a perch or pole, is a unit of length equal to 16.5 feet, or 5.5 yards.
History/Origin
The rod has been used as a unit of measurement in England since at least the 13th century. It was a convenient length for measuring land.
Current Use
The rod is now an archaic unit of measurement, though it may still be encountered in old land deeds.