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.
Hectometer (hm)
Definition: A hectometer (hm) is a unit of length equal to 100 meters. It is primarily used in fields like forestry, agriculture, and environmental science for measuring land areas and distances.
History: The hectometer was introduced in the 18th century as part of the metric system, designed to provide a logical scale for measurement based on powers of ten. It is less common in everyday use but has practical applications in certain industries.
Current Use: Hectometers are used in environmental monitoring and land measurement, especially in forestry to describe distances between trees or in large-scale agricultural fields.
Quick Conversion Table Micron (µ) to Hectometer (hm)
1 Micron (µ) equal to 0.00000001 Hectometer (hm)
5 Micron (µ) equal to 0.00000005 Hectometer (hm)
10 Micron (µ) equal to 0.0000001 Hectometer (hm)
20 Micron (µ) equal to 0.0000002 Hectometer (hm)
30 Micron (µ) equal to 0.0000003 Hectometer (hm)
50 Micron (µ) equal to 0.0000005 Hectometer (hm)
75 Micron (µ) equal to 0.00000075 Hectometer (hm)
100 Micron (µ) equal to 0.000001 Hectometer (hm)