Convert microinch to pica
Please provide values below to convert microinch [µin] to pica [pica], or Convert pica to microinch.
How to Convert Microinch to Pica
1 µin = 6.00000004724409e-06 pica
Example: convert 15 µin to pica:
15 µin = 15 × 6.00000004724409e-06 pica = 9.00000007086614e-05 pica
Microinch to Pica 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.
Pica
A pica is a unit of typographical measurement equal to 1/6 of an inch.
History/Origin
The pica originated around the mid-18th century. It is a fundamental unit in the point system of typography.
Current Use
The pica is still used in graphic design and printing to measure the width of lines of type and the dimensions of pages.