Convert micrometer to nail (cloth)
Please provide values below to convert micrometer [µm] to nail (cloth) [nail], or Convert nail (cloth) to micrometer.
How to Convert Micrometer to Nail (Cloth)
1 µm = 1.74978127734033e-05 nail
Example: convert 15 µm to nail:
15 µm = 15 × 1.74978127734033e-05 nail = 0.00026246719160105 nail
Micrometer to Nail (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.
Nail (Cloth)
A nail is an obsolete unit of length, used for measuring cloth, equal to 2 1/4 inches.
History/Origin
The nail was a traditional English unit of measurement, likely deriving its name from the length of the last two joints of the middle finger.
Current Use
The nail is no longer in use.