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.
Kilometer (km)
Definition: A kilometer (km) is equal to 1,000 meters. It is a common unit for measuring large distances, especially in geography and transportation, providing a practical scale for road signs and geographic mapping.
History: Introduced in the metric system during the late 18th century, the kilometer was established to replace inconsistent units of distance measurement across different regions, bringing standardization to the scientific community.
Current Use: Kilometers are widely used in most countries for measuring road distances, running races (e.g., 5K and 10K races), and geographical measurements. It remains the primary unit for long distances in metric countries.
Quick Conversion Table Micron (µ) to Kilometer (km)
1 Micron (µ) equal to 1.0e-9 Kilometer (km)
5 Micron (µ) equal to 5.0e-9 Kilometer (km)
10 Micron (µ) equal to 1.0e-8 Kilometer (km)
20 Micron (µ) equal to 0.00000002 Kilometer (km)
30 Micron (µ) equal to 0.00000003 Kilometer (km)
50 Micron (µ) equal to 0.00000005 Kilometer (km)
75 Micron (µ) equal to 0.000000075 Kilometer (km)
100 Micron (µ) equal to 0.0000001 Kilometer (km)