Convert microsecond to day (sidereal)
Please provide values below to convert microsecond [µs] to day (sidereal) [None], or Convert day (sidereal) to microsecond.
How to Convert Microsecond to Day (Sidereal)
1 µs = 1.16057628438613e-11 None
Example: convert 15 µs to None:
15 µs = 15 × 1.16057628438613e-11 None = 1.74086442657919e-10 None
Microsecond to Day (Sidereal) Conversion Table
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Microsecond
A microsecond is a unit of time equal to one millionth of a second (10^-6 seconds).
History/Origin
The microsecond was introduced in the 20th century as part of the metric system to measure very short time intervals, especially in electronics and computing.
Current Use
Microseconds are used in various fields such as computing, telecommunications, and physics to measure very brief durations, including processor speeds, signal timings, and scientific experiments.
Day (Sidereal)
A sidereal day is the time it takes for the Earth to complete one rotation relative to distant stars, approximately 23 hours, 56 minutes, and 4.1 seconds.
History/Origin
The concept of the sidereal day has been used in astronomy for centuries to measure Earth's rotation relative to fixed stars, differing slightly from the solar day used in everyday timekeeping.
Current Use
Sidereal days are primarily used in astronomy and celestial navigation to track the positions of stars and other celestial objects accurately.