Convert span (cloth) to microinch
Please provide values below to convert span (cloth) [span] to microinch [µin], or Convert microinch to span (cloth).
How to Convert Span (Cloth) to Microinch
1 span = 9000000 µin
Example: convert 15 span to µin:
15 span = 15 × 9000000 µin = 135000000 µin
Span (Cloth) to Microinch Conversion Table
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Span (Cloth)
A span is an obsolete unit of length, typically about 9 inches, based on the distance between the tip of the thumb and the tip of the little finger when the hand is fully extended.
History/Origin
The span has been used as a unit of measurement for thousands of years in many different cultures.
Current Use
The span is no longer a standard unit of measurement.
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.