Convert centiinch to micrometer
Please provide values below to convert centiinch [cin] to micrometer [µm], or Convert micrometer to centiinch.
How to Convert Centiinch to Micrometer
1 cin = 254 µm
Example: convert 15 cin to µm:
15 cin = 15 × 254 µm = 3810 µm
Centiinch to Micrometer 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.
Micrometer
A micrometer, also known as a micron, is a unit of length equal to one-millionth of a meter.
History/Origin
The term "micron" and the symbol µ were officially declared obsolete by the General Conference on Weights and Measures (CGPM) in 1967, and "micrometer" became the official term.
Current Use
The micrometer is a common unit for measuring the wavelength of infrared radiation, as well as the size of biological cells and bacteria. It is also widely used in technology and engineering.