Convert astronomical unit to microinch
Please provide values below to convert astronomical unit [AU, UA] to microinch [µin], or Convert microinch to astronomical unit.
How to Convert Astronomical Unit to Microinch
1 AU, UA = 5.8896799488189e+18 µin
Example: convert 15 AU, UA to µin:
15 AU, UA = 15 × 5.8896799488189e+18 µin = 8.83451992322835e+19 µin
Astronomical Unit to Microinch Conversion Table
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Astronomical Unit
The astronomical unit is a unit of length, now defined as exactly 149,597,870,700 meters. It is approximately the average distance between the Earth and the Sun.
History/Origin
Historically, the astronomical unit was the mean Earth-Sun distance. In 2012, the International Astronomical Union (IAU) redefined it as a fixed constant.
Current Use
The astronomical unit is used primarily for measuring distances within the Solar System or around other stars.
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.