Convert micron to cubit (UK)
Please provide values below to convert micron [µ] to cubit (UK) [cubit (UK)], or Convert cubit (UK) to micron.
How to Convert Micron to Cubit (Uk)
1 µ = 2.18722659667542e-06 cubit (UK)
Example: convert 15 µ to cubit (UK):
15 µ = 15 × 2.18722659667542e-06 cubit (UK) = 3.28083989501312e-05 cubit (UK)
Micron to Cubit (Uk) Conversion Table
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Micron
A micron is a non-SI name for micrometer (µm), which 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 are now discouraged.
Current Use
While the term micrometer is the officially recognized term, "micron" is still used in some industries and in casual speech.
Cubit (Uk)
A cubit is an ancient unit of length based on the length of the forearm from the elbow to the tip of the middle finger. The English cubit was about 18 inches.
History/Origin
The cubit was used by many ancient cultures, including the Egyptians, Babylonians, and Romans. Its length varied from place to place.
Current Use
The cubit is an obsolete unit of measurement.