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Length/Distance | Convert from douzieme [print] to U |
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Common Length Conversions Metric Length Conversions Unit Definition (douzieme [print]) The douzième is a traditional unit of distance used in watchmaking. The word is French for "twelfth," and a douzième is equal to 1/12 Swiss ligne, about 188 micrometers (microns) or 7.4 mils. Unit Definition (U) The U is a unit of distance used to measure the height of the standard racks in which audio, video, or computer components are mounted. 1U is equal to 1.75 inches (44.45 millimeters), so that, for example, a 2U component is 3.5 inches high, and a 22U rack houses a stack of components 38.5 inches high.
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