Convert famn to micrometer
Please provide values below to convert famn [famn] to micrometer [µm], or Convert micrometer to famn.
How to Convert Famn to Micrometer
1 famn = 1781333.3333 µm
Example: convert 15 famn to µm:
15 famn = 15 × 1781333.3333 µm = 26719999.9995 µm
Famn to Micrometer Conversion Table
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Famn
A famn is an obsolete Swedish unit of length, equivalent to 3 aln or about 1.78 meters.
History/Origin
The famn was the Swedish version of the fathom, based on the span of outstretched arms.
Current Use
The famn is no longer in use.
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.