Convert finger (cloth) to millimeter
Please provide values below to convert finger (cloth) [finger] to millimeter [mm], or Convert millimeter to finger (cloth).
How to Convert Finger (Cloth) to Millimeter
1 finger = 114.3 mm
Example: convert 15 finger to mm:
15 finger = 15 × 114.3 mm = 1714.5 mm
Finger (Cloth) to Millimeter Conversion Table
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Finger (Cloth)
A finger or finger's breadth is an obsolete unit of length, approximately the width of a human finger, about 3/4 of an inch.
History/Origin
The finger has been used as a unit of measurement since ancient times.
Current Use
The finger is no longer a standard unit of measurement.
Millimeter
A millimeter is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one-thousandth of a meter.
History/Origin
The prefix "milli-" comes from the Latin word "mille," meaning thousand. The millimeter was part of the original metric system adopted in France in 1795.
Current Use
The millimeter is widely used in engineering and manufacturing for high-precision measurements. It is also a common unit in construction and for measuring small objects.