Microinch
A microinch is a very small unit of length used primarily in precision engineering and manufacturing. It equals one-millionth of an inch (0.000001 inch), which is approximately 0.0254 micrometers (µm).
Microinches are used to measure extremely fine tolerances, surface finishes, and thicknesses in high-precision machining, electronics, and materials science.
Key facts:
1 microinch = 0.000001 inch
1 microinch ≈ 0.0254 micrometers (µm)
Used in precision engineering for very small measurements
Allows for accurate description of surface roughness and thickness
The microinch is essential in fields requiring ultra-fine measurements where standard units like the inch or millimeter are too large.