Convert micrometer to fathom (US survey)
Please provide values below to convert micrometer [µm] to fathom (US survey) [fath (US)], or Convert fathom (US survey) to micrometer.
How to Convert Micrometer to Fathom (Us Survey)
1 µm = 5.46805555557743e-07 fath (US)
Example: convert 15 µm to fath (US):
15 µm = 15 × 5.46805555557743e-07 fath (US) = 8.20208333336614e-06 fath (US)
Micrometer to Fathom (Us Survey) 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.
Fathom (Us Survey)
A U.S. survey fathom is a unit of length equal to 6 U.S. survey feet.
History/Origin
The U.S. survey fathom is based on the U.S. survey foot, which was slightly different from the international foot. The use of survey units was officially phased out in 2022.
Current Use
The U.S. survey fathom was used in surveying in the United States.