Convert centiinch to kilometer
Please provide values below to convert centiinch [cin] to kilometer [km], or Convert kilometer to centiinch.
How to Convert Centiinch to Kilometer
1 cin = 2.54e-07 km
Example: convert 15 cin to km:
15 cin = 15 × 2.54e-07 km = 3.81e-06 km
Centiinch to Kilometer Conversion Table
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Centiinch
A centiinch is a unit of length equal to one-hundredth of an inch.
History/Origin
The centiinch is not a standard unit of measurement but is a logical subdivision of the inch.
Current Use
The centiinch is rarely used.
Kilometer
A kilometer is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one thousand meters.
History/Origin
The term "kilometer" is derived from the Greek words "khilioi" (thousand) and "metron" (measure). The kilometer was first defined as part of the metric system in France in 1795.
Current Use
The kilometer is the most widely used unit of distance for road signs and travel distances in the world, with the notable exceptions of the United States and the United Kingdom.