Convert millimeter to microinch
Please provide values below to convert millimeter [mm] to microinch [µin], or Convert microinch to millimeter.
How to Convert Millimeter to Microinch
1 mm = 39370.0787401575 µin
Example: convert 15 mm to µin:
15 mm = 15 × 39370.0787401575 µin = 590551.181102362 µin
Millimeter to Microinch Conversion Table
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Millimeter
A millimeter is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one-thousandth of a meter.
History/Origin
The prefix "milli-" comes from the Latin word "mille," meaning thousand. The millimeter was part of the original metric system adopted in France in 1795.
Current Use
The millimeter is widely used in engineering and manufacturing for high-precision measurements. It is also a common unit in construction and for measuring small objects.
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.