Convert hand to micrometer
Please provide values below to convert hand [hand] to micrometer [µm], or Convert micrometer to hand.
How to Convert Hand to Micrometer
1 hand = 101600 µm
Example: convert 15 hand to µm:
15 hand = 15 × 101600 µm = 1524000 µm
Hand to Micrometer Conversion Table
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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.
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.