Convert micrometer to hand
Please provide values below to convert micrometer [µm] to hand [hand], or Convert hand to micrometer.
How to Convert Micrometer to Hand
1 µm = 9.84251968503937e-06 hand
Example: convert 15 µm to hand:
15 µm = 15 × 9.84251968503937e-06 hand = 0.000147637795275591 hand
Micrometer to Hand 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.
Hand
A hand is a unit of length equal to 4 inches.
History/Origin
The hand was originally the width of a man's hand, including the thumb. It was standardized to 4 inches for measuring the height of horses.
Current Use
The hand is still used today to measure the height of horses.