Convert microinch to kilometer
Please provide values below to convert microinch [µin] to kilometer [km], or Convert kilometer to microinch.
How to Convert Microinch to Kilometer
1 µin = 2.54e-11 km
Example: convert 15 µin to km:
15 µin = 15 × 2.54e-11 km = 3.81e-10 km
Microinch to Kilometer Conversion Table
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Microinch
A microinch is a unit of length equal to one-millionth of an inch.
History/Origin
The microinch is a unit used for extremely small measurements in precision engineering and manufacturing.
Current Use
The microinch is used in fields like mechanical engineering and electronics to measure surface roughness and tolerances.
Kilometer
A kilometer is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one thousand meters.
History/Origin
The term "kilometer" is derived from the Greek words "khilioi" (thousand) and "metron" (measure). The kilometer was first defined as part of the metric system in France in 1795.
Current Use
The kilometer is the most widely used unit of distance for road signs and travel distances in the world, with the notable exceptions of the United States and the United Kingdom.