Convert mile (statute) to micrometer
Please provide values below to convert mile (statute) [mi (US)] to micrometer [µm], or Convert micrometer to mile (statute).
How to Convert Mile (Statute) to Micrometer
1 mi (US) = 1609347218.6944 µm
Example: convert 15 mi (US) to µm:
15 mi (US) = 15 × 1609347218.6944 µm = 24140208280.416 µm
Mile (Statute) to Micrometer Conversion Table
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Mile (Statute)
A statute mile is a unit of length equal to 5,280 feet.
History/Origin
The statute mile was defined by an Act of the English Parliament in 1592 during the reign of Elizabeth I.
Current Use
The statute mile is the standard unit for measuring road distances in the United States and the United Kingdom.
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.