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.
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.
Quick Conversion Table Micron (µ) to Inch (in)
1 Micron (µ) equal to 0.00003937 Inch (in)
5 Micron (µ) equal to 0.00019685 Inch (in)
10 Micron (µ) equal to 0.000393701 Inch (in)
20 Micron (µ) equal to 0.000787402 Inch (in)
30 Micron (µ) equal to 0.001181102 Inch (in)
50 Micron (µ) equal to 0.001968504 Inch (in)
75 Micron (µ) equal to 0.002952756 Inch (in)
100 Micron (µ) equal to 0.003937008 Inch (in)