Convert micrometer to mile
Please provide values below to convert micrometer [µm] to mile [mi, mi(Int)], or Convert mile to micrometer.
How to Convert Micrometer to Mile
1 µm = 6.21371192237334e-10 mi, mi(Int)
Example: convert 15 µm to mi, mi(Int):
15 µm = 15 × 6.21371192237334e-10 mi, mi(Int) = 9.32056788356001e-09 mi, mi(Int)
Micrometer to Mile 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.
Mile
A mile is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems of measurement. The international mile is defined as exactly 1,609.344 meters.
History/Origin
The word "mile" comes from the Latin "mille passus," meaning "a thousand paces." The Roman mile spread throughout their empire. The English statute mile was established by an Act of Parliament in 1592.
Current Use
The mile is used for measuring distances on roads in the United States and the United Kingdom. It is also used in horse racing.