Micrometer (µm): The micrometer, also known as the micron, is equal to one one-millionth of a meter (0.000001 meters). It is used in scientific research, especially in fields like microscopy and nanotechnology.
Nanometer (nm): The nanometer is equal to one one-billionth of a meter (0.000000001 meters). It is used to measure extremely small structures, such as molecules and nanoparticles.