Convert micron to furlong
Please provide values below to convert micron [µ] to furlong [fur], or Convert furlong to micron.
How to Convert Micron to Furlong
1 µ = 4.97096953789867e-09 fur
Example: convert 15 µ to fur:
15 µ = 15 × 4.97096953789867e-09 fur = 7.45645430684801e-08 fur
Micron to Furlong 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.
Furlong
A furlong is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems, equal to one-eighth of a mile, 220 yards, or 660 feet.
History/Origin
The name "furlong" derives from the Old English words "furh" (furrow) and "lang" (long), originally referring to the length of a furrow in one acre of a ploughed open field.
Current Use
Today, the furlong is primarily used in horse racing to state the length of races.