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Micron


A micron is another name for a micrometer, a very small unit of length in the metric system. One micron equals one-millionth of a meter (1 micron = 1 µm = 0.000001 meters). Microns are used to measure extremely small things like bacteria, cells, dust particles, or the thickness of hair and fibers. For example, a human hair is about 70 microns thick. The symbol for micron is "µm". Though “micron” is an older term, it is still commonly used in fields like biology, electronics, and materials science to describe microscopic measurements.




Famn


A famn (also spelled fathom in English) is a traditional Scandinavian unit of length used primarily for measuring the depth of water or length of ropes and cables. It is roughly equivalent to 6 Swedish feet, which translates to about 1.828 meters (approximately 6 feet).


The famn is similar in concept to the English fathom, based on the span of outstretched arms.


While largely obsolete today, the famn was commonly used in maritime contexts in Norway, Sweden, and Denmark and remains part of historical measurements.


Summary:



  • 1 famn ≈ 1.828 meters (6 feet)



  • Used to measure water depth and rope length



  • Traditional Scandinavian maritime unit



  • Equivalent to the English fathom





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