Convert microinch to furlong
Please provide values below to convert microinch [µin] to furlong [fur], or Convert furlong to microinch.
How to Convert Microinch to Furlong
1 µin = 1.26262626262626e-10 fur
Example: convert 15 µin to fur:
15 µin = 15 × 1.26262626262626e-10 fur = 1.89393939393939e-09 fur
Microinch to Furlong 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.
Furlong
A furlong is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems, equal to one-eighth of a mile, 220 yards, or 660 feet.
History/Origin
The name "furlong" derives from the Old English words "furh" (furrow) and "lang" (long), originally referring to the length of a furrow in one acre of a ploughed open field.
Current Use
Today, the furlong is primarily used in horse racing to state the length of races.