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.
Meter (m)
Definition: The meter (m) is the base unit of length in the International System of Units (SI), defined by the speed of light in a vacuum. One meter is the distance light travels in 1/299,792,458 of a second.
History: The meter was originally defined in 1793 as one ten-millionth of the distance from the equator to the North Pole. It has since been redefined multiple times, most recently in 1983 using the speed of light.
Current Use: The meter is universally used in science, engineering, and daily life for measuring objects, distances, and heights. It is the foundation of the metric system and adopted by nearly every country worldwide.
Quick Conversion Table Micron (µ) to Meter (m)
1 Micron (µ) equal to 0.000001 Meter (m)
5 Micron (µ) equal to 0.000005 Meter (m)
10 Micron (µ) equal to 0.00001 Meter (m)
20 Micron (µ) equal to 0.00002 Meter (m)
30 Micron (µ) equal to 0.00003 Meter (m)
50 Micron (µ) equal to 0.00005 Meter (m)
75 Micron (µ) equal to 0.000075 Meter (m)
100 Micron (µ) equal to 0.0001 Meter (m)