Convert inch (US survey) to micrometer
Please provide values below to convert inch (US survey) [in (US)] to micrometer [µm], or Convert micrometer to inch (US survey).
How to Convert Inch (Us Survey) to Micrometer
1 in (US) = 25400.0508 µm
Example: convert 15 in (US) to µm:
15 in (US) = 15 × 25400.0508 µm = 381000.762 µm
Inch (Us Survey) to Micrometer Conversion Table
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Inch (Us Survey)
The U.S. survey inch is a unit of length equal to 1/12 of a U.S. survey foot.
History/Origin
The U.S. survey inch is based on the U.S. survey foot, which was defined such that 1 meter is exactly 39.37 inches. The use of survey units was officially phased out in 2022.
Current Use
The U.S. survey inch was used for land surveying in the United States.
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.