Converting from Micro (µ) to Yocto (y) | SI prefixes

What is Micro (µ)

Micro (µ) is a metric prefix used to denote one millionth of a unit. It is represented by the symbol µ and can be applied to various units of measurement to indicate a fraction of the base unit.

What is Yocto (y)

Yocto (y) is another metric prefix, but at the opposite end of the scale compared to micro (µ). It represents one septillionth or 10 to the power of -24. The symbol for yocto is y, and it is used for extremely small measurements.

Conversion Formulas

To convert from Micro to Yocto, you can use the following formula:

Yocto(y)=Micro(µ)×1018

Conversely, to convert from Yocto to Micro:

Micro(µ)=Yocto(y)×10−18

Examples

1. Converting 11 Micro to Yocto:

11(µ)=11×1018=11000000000000000000(y)

2. Converting 13 Yocto to Micro:

13(y)=13×10−18=0.000000000000000013(µ)

3. Converting 16 Yocto to Micro:

16(y)=16×10−18=0.000000000000000016(µ)

Conclusion

Use these conversion formulas and examples to easily convert between Micro (µ) and Yocto (y) units. Whether you are working with small or minuscule measurements, understanding these SI prefixes can help simplify complex calculations.