Convert microinch to dekameter
Please provide values below to convert microinch [µin] to dekameter [dam], or Convert dekameter to microinch.
How to Convert Microinch to Dekameter
1 µin = 2.54e-09 dam
Example: convert 15 µin to dam:
15 µin = 15 × 2.54e-09 dam = 3.81e-08 dam
Microinch to Dekameter 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.
Dekameter
A dekameter is a unit of length in the metric system equal to 10 meters.
History/Origin
The prefix "deka-" from the Greek "deka" meaning ten, was part of the original metric system adopted in France in 1795.
Current Use
The dekameter is rarely used in practice. It is sometimes used in meteorology to measure altitude.