Convert micrometer to finger (cloth)
Please provide values below to convert micrometer [µm] to finger (cloth) [finger], or Convert finger (cloth) to micrometer.
How to Convert Micrometer to Finger (Cloth)
1 µm = 8.74890638670166e-06 finger
Example: convert 15 µm to finger:
15 µm = 15 × 8.74890638670166e-06 finger = 0.000131233595800525 finger
Micrometer to Finger (Cloth) Conversion Table
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Micrometer
A micrometer, also known as a micron, is a unit of length equal to one-millionth of a meter.
History/Origin
The term "micron" and the symbol µ were officially declared obsolete by the General Conference on Weights and Measures (CGPM) in 1967, and "micrometer" became the official term.
Current Use
The micrometer is a common unit for measuring the wavelength of infrared radiation, as well as the size of biological cells and bacteria. It is also widely used in technology and engineering.
Finger (Cloth)
A finger or finger's breadth is an obsolete unit of length, approximately the width of a human finger, about 3/4 of an inch.
History/Origin
The finger has been used as a unit of measurement since ancient times.
Current Use
The finger is no longer a standard unit of measurement.