Convert centiinch to millimeter
Please provide values below to convert centiinch [cin] to millimeter [mm], or Convert millimeter to centiinch.
How to Convert Centiinch to Millimeter
1 cin = 0.254 mm
Example: convert 15 cin to mm:
15 cin = 15 × 0.254 mm = 3.81 mm
Centiinch to Millimeter 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.
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.