Convert microinch to megaparsec
Please provide values below to convert microinch [µin] to megaparsec [Mpc], or Convert megaparsec to microinch.
How to Convert Microinch to Megaparsec
1 µin = 8.23157939575255e-31 Mpc
Example: convert 15 µin to Mpc:
15 µin = 15 × 8.23157939575255e-31 Mpc = 1.23473690936288e-29 Mpc
Microinch to Megaparsec 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.
Megaparsec
A megaparsec is a unit of distance used in astronomy, equal to one million parsecs.
History/Origin
The parsec was first coined by British astronomer Herbert Hall Turner in 1913. The megaparsec came into use as astronomical distance measurements extended to other galaxies.
Current Use
The megaparsec is used to measure the distances between neighboring galaxies and galaxy clusters.