Convert micron to centimeter

Please provide values below to convert micron [µ] to centimeter [cm], or Convert centimeter to micron.




How to Convert Micron to Centimeter

1 µ = 0.0001 cm

Example: convert 15 µ to cm:
15 µ = 15 × 0.0001 cm = 0.0015 cm


Micron to Centimeter 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.


Centimeter

A centimeter is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one-hundredth of a meter.

History/Origin

The prefix "centi-" comes from the Latin word "centum," meaning hundred. The centimeter was part of the original metric system established in France in 1795.

Current Use

The centimeter is a very common unit of measurement for everyday objects and is used in many fields, including science, engineering, and fashion.



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