Convert micrometer to terameter
Please provide values below to convert micrometer [µm] to terameter [Tm], or Convert terameter to micrometer.
How to Convert Micrometer to Terameter
1 µm = 1e-18 Tm
Example: convert 15 µm to Tm:
15 µm = 15 × 1e-18 Tm = 1.5e-17 Tm
Micrometer to Terameter 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.
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.