Convert micron to fathom
Please provide values below to convert micron [µ] to fathom [fath], or Convert fathom to micron.
How to Convert Micron to Fathom
1 µ = 5.46806649168854e-07 fath
Example: convert 15 µ to fath:
15 µ = 15 × 5.46806649168854e-07 fath = 8.20209973753281e-06 fath
Micron to Fathom 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.
Fathom
A fathom is a unit of length equal to 6 feet, used especially for measuring the depth of water.
History/Origin
The term "fathom" comes from the Old English word "fæthm," meaning "outstretched arms," as the distance was originally the span of a man's outstretched arms.
Current Use
The fathom is still used in nautical applications, especially in the United States, to measure water depth. It is also used in commercial fishing to measure the length of lines.