A micron (μ) or micrometer (μm) was a microscopic unit of length equal to 1 millionth of a meter (1 ×10−6 m).
Comparative units of length[]
- Some of the connections for engine parts Trip Tucker provided to the ECS Fortunate were off a few microns but were fine. (ENT: "Fortunate Son")
- The absorption depth of osmium alloy was at least 20,000 particles per micron. (ENT: "The Catwalk")
See also[]
- Laser micrometer
- Micron imager
- Spectral micrometer