Inch (in)
Definition: An inch (in) is an imperial unit of length equal to 1/12 of a foot or 2.54 centimeters. It is commonly used for measuring small distances and screen sizes.
History: The inch was originally based on the width of a human thumb. It was later standardized in the 14th century by King Edward II of England as three barleycorns placed end to end.
Current Use: Inches are widely used in the US, UK, and Canada for measuring screen sizes, furniture dimensions, and industrial tools. It remains a popular unit in carpentry, printing, and manufacturing.
Micron (µ)
Definition: A micron (µ) is a unit of length equal to one-millionth of a meter (10^-6 meters). It is also known as a micrometer and is used for measuring small objects like bacteria, cells, and micro-particles.
History: The micron was introduced in the late 19th century during the advancement of microscopy. It provided scientists with a standardized unit to describe very small dimensions, especially in biological and material sciences.
Current Use: Microns are widely used in fields such as microbiology, materials science, and nanotechnology. They help measure the size of cells, dust particles, fibers, and in the manufacturing of high-precision components.
Quick Conversion Table Inch (in) to Micron (µ)
1 Inch (in) equal to 25,400 Micron (µ)
5 Inch (in) equal to 127,000 Micron (µ)
10 Inch (in) equal to 254,000 Micron (µ)
20 Inch (in) equal to 508,000 Micron (µ)
30 Inch (in) equal to 762,000 Micron (µ)
50 Inch (in) equal to 1,270,000 Micron (µ)
75 Inch (in) equal to 1,905,000 Micron (µ)
100 Inch (in) equal to 2,540,000 Micron (µ)