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.