Convert micron to gigameter
Please provide values below to convert micron [µ] to gigameter [Gm], or Convert gigameter to micron.
1 µ = 1.0000e-15 Gm. To convert micron to gigameter, multiply the value by 1.0000e-15; to go the other way, divide by it (1 Gm = 1.0000e+15 µ). Both units measure length and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 µ = 1.0000e-15 Gm
- 1 Gm = 1.0000e+15 µ
- 10 µ = 1.0000e-14 Gm
- 100 µ = 1.0000e-13 Gm
How to Convert Micron to Gigameter
1 µ = 1e-15 Gm
Example: convert 15 µ to Gm:
15 µ = 15 × 1e-15 Gm = 1.5e-14 Gm
Micron to Gigameter Conversion Table
| micron | gigameter |
|---|---|
| 1 µ | 1.0000e-15 Gm |
| 2 µ | 2.0000e-15 Gm |
| 3 µ | 3.0000e-15 Gm |
| 5 µ | 5.0000e-15 Gm |
| 10 µ | 1.0000e-14 Gm |
| 20 µ | 2.0000e-14 Gm |
| 50 µ | 5.0000e-14 Gm |
| 100 µ | 1.0000e-13 Gm |
| 500 µ | 5.0000e-13 Gm |
| 1000 µ | 1.0000e-12 Gm |
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.
Gigameter
A gigameter is a unit of length in the metric system equal to 10^9 meters.
History/Origin
The prefix "giga-" for 10^9 was adopted by the CGPM (General Conference on Weights and Measures) in 1960.
Current Use
The gigameter is used for measuring interplanetary distances, for example, the distance between Earth and Mars.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 micron in gigameter?
1 micron (µ) = 1.0000e-15 gigameter (Gm).
How do you convert micron to gigameter?
Multiply the micron value by 1.0000e-15. For example, 25 µ × 1.0000e-15 = 2.5000e-14 Gm.
What is 10 micron in gigameter?
10 µ = 1.0000e-14 Gm.
Which unit is larger, the micron or the gigameter?
The gigameter is the larger unit: 1 µ equals only 1.0000e-15 Gm.