Convert finger (cloth) to mil
Please provide values below to convert finger (cloth) [finger] to mil [mil, thou], or Convert mil to finger (cloth).
How to Convert Finger (Cloth) to Mil
1 finger = 4500 mil, thou
Example: convert 15 finger to mil, thou:
15 finger = 15 × 4500 mil, thou = 67500 mil, thou
Finger (Cloth) to Mil Conversion Table
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Finger (Cloth)
A finger or finger's breadth is an obsolete unit of length, approximately the width of a human finger, about 3/4 of an inch.
History/Origin
The finger has been used as a unit of measurement since ancient times.
Current Use
The finger is no longer a standard unit of measurement.
Mil
A mil, also known as a thou, is a unit of length equal to one-thousandth of an inch.
History/Origin
The mil was introduced in the 19th century as a convenient unit for fine measurements in engineering and manufacturing.
Current Use
The mil is still used in some manufacturing and engineering contexts, particularly in the United States, for specifying the thickness of materials like paper and wire.