Convert decimeter to microinch
Please provide values below to convert decimeter [dm] to microinch [µin], or Convert microinch to decimeter.
How to Convert Decimeter to Microinch
1 dm = 3937007.87401575 µin
Example: convert 15 dm to µin:
15 dm = 15 × 3937007.87401575 µin = 59055118.1102362 µin
Decimeter to Microinch Conversion Table
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Decimeter
A decimeter is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one-tenth of a meter.
History/Origin
The prefix "deci-" comes from the Latin word "decimus," meaning tenth. The decimeter was part of the original metric system adopted in France in 1795.
Current Use
The decimeter is not as commonly used in everyday life as other metric units like the centimeter or meter, but it is sometimes used in technical and scientific contexts.
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.