Convert micrometer to nautical league (UK)
Please provide values below to convert micrometer [µm] to nautical league (UK) [NL (UK)], or Convert nautical league (UK) to micrometer.
How to Convert Micrometer to Nautical League (Uk)
1 µm = 1.79870608279228e-10 NL (UK)
Example: convert 15 µm to NL (UK):
15 µm = 15 × 1.79870608279228e-10 NL (UK) = 2.69805912418842e-09 NL (UK)
Micrometer to Nautical League (Uk) 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.
Nautical League (Uk)
A nautical league was a unit of length in the UK, equal to three nautical miles.
History/Origin
The nautical league was based on the nautical mile, which was historically defined as one minute of arc of a great circle of the Earth. The UK adopted the international nautical mile in 1970.
Current Use
The nautical league is now an obsolete unit.