Convert micrometer to arpent
Please provide values below to convert micrometer [µm] to arpent [arpent], or Convert arpent to micrometer.
How to Convert Micrometer to Arpent
1 µm = 1.70877077865267e-08 arpent
Example: convert 15 µm to arpent:
15 µm = 15 × 1.70877077865267e-08 arpent = 2.563156167979e-07 arpent
Micrometer to Arpent 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.
Arpent
An arpent is a unit of length and a unit of area. As a unit of length, it is approximately 192 feet.
History/Origin
The arpent was a pre-metric French unit of measurement. It was used in France and its North American colonies, including parts of the United States.
Current Use
The arpent is an obsolete unit, but it may still be found in old land records in some parts of North America.