Convert mil to furlong
Please provide values below to convert mil [mil, thou] to furlong [fur], or Convert furlong to mil.
How to Convert Mil to Furlong
1 mil, thou = 1.26262626262626e-07 fur
Example: convert 15 mil, thou to fur:
15 mil, thou = 15 × 1.26262626262626e-07 fur = 1.89393939393939e-06 fur
Mil to Furlong 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.
Furlong
A furlong is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems, equal to one-eighth of a mile, 220 yards, or 660 feet.
History/Origin
The name "furlong" derives from the Old English words "furh" (furrow) and "lang" (long), originally referring to the length of a furrow in one acre of a ploughed open field.
Current Use
Today, the furlong is primarily used in horse racing to state the length of races.