Micrometer to Nanometer Converter
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Unit Description
Micrometer (µm)
Definition
A micrometer (μm), also called a micron, is a unit of length equal to one-millionth of a meter (10⁻⁶ m). It is used for measuring extremely small objects and dimensions.
History
The micrometer was defined as microscopy and precision measurement technology advanced in the 19th century. The prefix 'micro-' comes from the Greek word 'mikros' meaning 'small'. It became essential with the development of microscopy and later, semiconductor technology.
Current Use
Micrometers are essential in microscopy, semiconductor manufacturing, medical diagnostics, materials science, and quality control. They're used to measure cell sizes, bacteria, semiconductor features, surface roughness, and particle sizes in various industries.
Nanometer (nm)
Definition
A nanometer (nm) is a unit of length equal to one-billionth of a meter (10⁻⁹ m). It is used for measuring atomic and molecular scales.
History
The nanometer became important with the development of electron microscopy and atomic physics in the 20th century. The prefix 'nano-' comes from the Greek word 'nanos' meaning 'dwarf'. It gained prominence with the rise of nanotechnology in the late 20th century.
Current Use
Nanometers are crucial in nanotechnology, semiconductor manufacturing, molecular biology, and materials science. They're used to measure wavelengths of light, sizes of molecules and atoms, semiconductor transistor features, and in DNA sequencing technologies.
Conversion Table
Micrometer(µm) | Nanometer(nm) |
|---|---|
1 | 1,000 |
2 | 2,000 |
3 | 3,000 |
4 | 4,000 |
5 | 5,000 |
6 | 6,000 |
7 | 7,000 |
8 | 8,000 |
9 | 9,000 |
10 | 10,000 |
Conversion Examples
Convert 1 Micrometer to Nanometer
- Conversion Factor: 1 µm = 1,000 nm
- Conversion Formula: nm = µm × 1,000
- Calculation: 1 µm × 1,000 = 1,000 nm
Convert 10 Micrometer to Nanometer
- Conversion Factor: 1 µm = 1,000 nm
- Conversion Formula: nm = µm × 1,000
- Calculation: 10 µm × 1,000 = 10,000 nm
Convert 100 Micrometer to Nanometer
- Conversion Factor: 1 µm = 1,000 nm
- Conversion Formula: nm = µm × 1,000
- Calculation: 100 µm × 1,000 = 100,000 nm
Convert 1,000 Micrometer to Nanometer
- Conversion Factor: 1 µm = 1,000 nm
- Conversion Formula: nm = µm × 1,000
- Calculation: 1,000 µm × 1,000 = 1e+6 nm