Convert micron to fingerbreadth
Please provide values below to convert micron [µ] to fingerbreadth [fingerbreadth], or Convert fingerbreadth to micron.
How to Convert Micron to Fingerbreadth
1 µ = 5.249343832021e-05 fingerbreadth
Example: convert 15 µ to fingerbreadth:
15 µ = 15 × 5.249343832021e-05 fingerbreadth = 0.000787401574803149 fingerbreadth
Micron to Fingerbreadth Conversion Table
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Micron
A micron is a non-SI name for micrometer (µm), which 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 are now discouraged.
Current Use
While the term micrometer is the officially recognized term, "micron" is still used in some industries and in casual speech.
Fingerbreadth
A fingerbreadth is an ancient unit of length, based on the width of a finger, approximately 3/4 of an inch.
History/Origin
The fingerbreadth was a common unit of measurement in many ancient cultures.
Current Use
The fingerbreadth is an obsolete unit of measurement.