Convert centiinch to decimeter
Please provide values below to convert centiinch [cin] to decimeter [dm], or Convert decimeter to centiinch.
How to Convert Centiinch to Decimeter
1 cin = 0.00254 dm
Example: convert 15 cin to dm:
15 cin = 15 × 0.00254 dm = 0.0381 dm
Centiinch to Decimeter Conversion Table
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Centiinch
A centiinch is a unit of length equal to one-hundredth of an inch.
History/Origin
The centiinch is not a standard unit of measurement but is a logical subdivision of the inch.
Current Use
The centiinch is rarely used.
Decimeter
A decimeter is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one-tenth of a meter.
History/Origin
The prefix "deci-" comes from the Latin word "decimus," meaning tenth. The decimeter was part of the original metric system adopted in France in 1795.
Current Use
The decimeter is not as commonly used in everyday life as other metric units like the centimeter or meter, but it is sometimes used in technical and scientific contexts.