Convert micrometer to link
Please provide values below to convert micrometer [µm] to link [li], or Convert link to micrometer.
How to Convert Micrometer to Link
1 µm = 4.97096953789867e-06 li
Example: convert 15 µm to li:
15 µm = 15 × 4.97096953789867e-06 li = 7.45645430684801e-05 li
Micrometer to Link 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.
Link
A link, specifically Gunter's link, is a unit of length equal to 7.92 inches, or 1/100 of a chain.
History/Origin
The link is part of Gunter's chain, a surveying tool invented by Edmund Gunter in the 17th century.
Current Use
The link is an obsolete unit of measurement, but may be found in old land surveys.