Convert sabin to circular mil
Please provide values below to convert sabin [sabin] to circular mil [circ mil], or Convert circular mil to sabin.
How to Convert Sabin to Circular Mil
1 sabin = 183346494.477142 circ mil
Example: convert 15 sabin to circ mil:
15 sabin = 15 × 183346494.477142 circ mil = 2750197417.15713 circ mil
Sabin to Circular Mil Conversion Table
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Sabin
The sabin is a unit of luminous intensity used to measure the brightness of light sources, specifically in photometry.
History/Origin
Named after the French physiologist Charles-Édouard Guillaume, the sabin was introduced in the early 20th century as a unit to quantify luminous intensity, primarily used in scientific and engineering contexts related to light measurement.
Current Use
The sabin is rarely used today; it has been largely replaced by the candela in the International System of Units (SI). However, it may still appear in historical data or specialized fields related to light measurement.
Circular Mil
A circular mil is a unit of area used to measure the cross-sectional size of wires, representing the area of a circle with a diameter of one mil (one thousandth of an inch).
History/Origin
The circular mil originated in the electrical industry to specify wire sizes before the adoption of metric units. It has been a standard measurement in North America for wire gauge sizes for many decades.
Current Use
Circular mils are still used today in the electrical industry to specify wire cross-sectional areas, especially in North America, although metric units are increasingly common.