Convert microinch to yard
Please provide values below to convert microinch [µin] to yard [yd], or Convert yard to microinch.
How to Convert Microinch to Yard
1 µin = 2.77777777777778e-08 yd
Example: convert 15 µin to yd:
15 µin = 15 × 2.77777777777778e-08 yd = 4.16666666666667e-07 yd
Microinch to Yard 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.
Yard
A yard is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems of measurement, equal to 3 feet or 36 inches.
History/Origin
The origin of the yard is uncertain, but it is believed to have been derived from the length of a man's belt or girdle. The yard was standardized as part of the English (and later British Imperial) system of units.
Current Use
The yard is commonly used for measuring land, in some sports like American football and golf, and for selling fabric.