The size of fiber can refer to different things depending on the context.
- Fiber optic cables have core sizes measured in microns. Single-mode fibers have a core size of 9 microns, while multimode fibers have core sizes ranging from 50 to 62.5 microns.
- Fiber density, a property of fibers used in materials science, is often measured in terms of the diameter or linear density of the fibers.
- Fiber in food, such as the FiberOne breakfast cereal, is measured in grams per serving.
The size of fiber is important for different applications. For example, in fiber optic cables, the core size determines the amount of light that can be transmitted. In materials science, the fiber density affects the strength and flexibility of the material. In food, the amount of fiber in a serving affects the nutritional value of the product.
