Convert centiinch to nanometer
Please provide values below to convert centiinch [cin] to nanometer [nm], or Convert nanometer to centiinch.
How to Convert Centiinch to Nanometer
1 cin = 254000 nm
Example: convert 15 cin to nm:
15 cin = 15 × 254000 nm = 3810000 nm
Centiinch to Nanometer 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.
Nanometer
A nanometer is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one billionth of a meter.
History/Origin
The term “nanometer” gained prominence in the late 20th century with the advent of nanotechnology and the development of microscopes capable of observing objects at that scale.
Current Use
The nanometer is commonly used to express dimensions on an atomic and molecular scale. It is used to specify the wavelength of electromagnetic radiation near the visible part of the spectrum and in the field of nanotechnology.