Convert micron to ell
Please provide values below to convert micron [µ] to ell [ell], or Convert ell to micron.
How to Convert Micron to Ell
1 µ = 8.74890638670166e-07 ell
Example: convert 15 µ to ell:
15 µ = 15 × 8.74890638670166e-07 ell = 1.31233595800525e-05 ell
Micron to Ell 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.
Ell
The ell is an obsolete unit of length, originally used for measuring cloth. Its length varied in different countries, but it was generally around 45 inches.
History/Origin
The word "ell" is derived from the Latin "ulna," meaning "forearm," as the unit was originally based on the length of the forearm.
Current Use
The ell is no longer in use.