Convert microinch to gigameter
Please provide values below to convert microinch [µin] to gigameter [Gm], or Convert gigameter to microinch.
How to Convert Microinch to Gigameter
1 µin = 2.54e-17 Gm
Example: convert 15 µin to Gm:
15 µin = 15 × 2.54e-17 Gm = 3.81e-16 Gm
Microinch to Gigameter Conversion Table
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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.
Gigameter
A gigameter is a unit of length in the metric system equal to 10^9 meters.
History/Origin
The prefix "giga-" for 10^9 was adopted by the CGPM (General Conference on Weights and Measures) in 1960.
Current Use
The gigameter is used for measuring interplanetary distances, for example, the distance between Earth and Mars.