Convert micron to mile (statute)
Please provide values below to convert micron [µ] to mile (statute) [mi (US)], or Convert mile (statute) to micron.
How to Convert Micron to Mile (Statute)
1 µ = 6.21369949494964e-10 mi (US)
Example: convert 15 µ to mi (US):
15 µ = 15 × 6.21369949494964e-10 mi (US) = 9.32054924242446e-09 mi (US)
Micron to Mile (Statute) 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.
Mile (Statute)
A statute mile is a unit of length equal to 5,280 feet.
History/Origin
The statute mile was defined by an Act of the English Parliament in 1592 during the reign of Elizabeth I.
Current Use
The statute mile is the standard unit for measuring road distances in the United States and the United Kingdom.