Convert ell to micrometer
Please provide values below to convert ell [ell] to micrometer [µm], or Convert micrometer to ell.
How to Convert Ell to Micrometer
1 ell = 1143000 µm
Example: convert 15 ell to µm:
15 ell = 15 × 1143000 µm = 17145000 µm
Ell to Micrometer Conversion Table
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Ell
The ell is an obsolete unit of length, originally used for measuring cloth. Its length varied in different countries, but it was generally around 45 inches.
History/Origin
The word "ell" is derived from the Latin "ulna," meaning "forearm," as the unit was originally based on the length of the forearm.
Current Use
The ell is no longer in use.
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.