Convert micrometer to dekameter
Please provide values below to convert micrometer [µm] to dekameter [dam], or Convert dekameter to micrometer.
How to Convert Micrometer to Dekameter
1 µm = 1e-07 dam
Example: convert 15 µm to dam:
15 µm = 15 × 1e-07 dam = 1.5e-06 dam
Micrometer to Dekameter Conversion Table
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Micrometer
A micrometer, also known as a micron, 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 "micrometer" became the official term.
Current Use
The micrometer is a common unit for measuring the wavelength of infrared radiation, as well as the size of biological cells and bacteria. It is also widely used in technology and engineering.
Dekameter
A dekameter is a unit of length in the metric system equal to 10 meters.
History/Origin
The prefix "deka-" from the Greek "deka" meaning ten, was part of the original metric system adopted in France in 1795.
Current Use
The dekameter is rarely used in practice. It is sometimes used in meteorology to measure altitude.