Convert mil to aln
Please provide values below to convert mil [mil, thou] to aln [aln], or Convert aln to mil.
How to Convert Mil to Aln
1 mil, thou = 4.27769461061835e-05 aln
Example: convert 15 mil, thou to aln:
15 mil, thou = 15 × 4.27769461061835e-05 aln = 0.000641654191592752 aln
Mil to Aln Conversion Table
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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.
Aln
An aln is an obsolete Swedish unit of length, roughly equivalent to 2 Swedish feet or about 59 centimeters.
History/Origin
The aln was the Swedish version of the ell, a common unit of length for measuring cloth throughout Europe.
Current Use
The aln is no longer in use.