Convert micrometer to hectometer
Please provide values below to convert micrometer [µm] to hectometer [hm], or Convert hectometer to micrometer.
How to Convert Micrometer to Hectometer
1 µm = 1e-08 hm
Example: convert 15 µm to hm:
15 µm = 15 × 1e-08 hm = 1.5e-07 hm
Micrometer to Hectometer 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.
Hectometer
A hectometer is a unit of length in the metric system equal to 100 meters.
History/Origin
The prefix "hecto-" from the Greek "hekaton" meaning hundred, was part of the original metric system adopted in France in 1795.
Current Use
The hectometer is not a widely used unit of length in English-speaking countries. It is sometimes used in surveying and for marking distances on highways in some countries.