Convert micron to centiinch
Please provide values below to convert micron [µ] to centiinch [cin], or Convert centiinch to micron.
How to Convert Micron to Centiinch
1 µ = 0.00393700787401575 cin
Example: convert 15 µ to cin:
15 µ = 15 × 0.00393700787401575 cin = 0.0590551181102362 cin
Micron to Centiinch Conversion Table
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Micron
A micron is a non-SI name for micrometer (µm), which 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 are now discouraged.
Current Use
While the term micrometer is the officially recognized term, "micron" is still used in some industries and in casual speech.
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.