Convert mil to dekameter
Please provide values below to convert mil [mil, thou] to dekameter [dam], or Convert dekameter to mil.
How to Convert Mil to Dekameter
1 mil, thou = 2.54e-06 dam
Example: convert 15 mil, thou to dam:
15 mil, thou = 15 × 2.54e-06 dam = 3.81e-05 dam
Mil to Dekameter 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.
Dekameter
A dekameter is a unit of length in the metric system equal to 10 meters.
History/Origin
The prefix "deka-" from the Greek "deka" meaning ten, was part of the original metric system adopted in France in 1795.
Current Use
The dekameter is rarely used in practice. It is sometimes used in meteorology to measure altitude.