Convert mil to fathom
Please provide values below to convert mil [mil, thou] to fathom [fath], or Convert fathom to mil.
How to Convert Mil to Fathom
1 mil, thou = 1.38888888888889e-05 fath
Example: convert 15 mil, thou to fath:
15 mil, thou = 15 × 1.38888888888889e-05 fath = 0.000208333333333333 fath
Mil to Fathom 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.
Fathom
A fathom is a unit of length equal to 6 feet, used especially for measuring the depth of water.
History/Origin
The term "fathom" comes from the Old English word "fæthm," meaning "outstretched arms," as the distance was originally the span of a man's outstretched arms.
Current Use
The fathom is still used in nautical applications, especially in the United States, to measure water depth. It is also used in commercial fishing to measure the length of lines.