Convert kilometer to microinch
Please provide values below to convert kilometer [km] to microinch [µin], or Convert microinch to kilometer.
How to Convert Kilometer to Microinch
1 km = 39370078740.1575 µin
Example: convert 15 km to µin:
15 km = 15 × 39370078740.1575 µin = 590551181102.362 µin
Kilometer to Microinch Conversion Table
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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.
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.