Convert mil to millimeter
Please provide values below to convert mil [mil, thou] to millimeter [mm], or Convert millimeter to mil.
How to Convert Mil to Millimeter
1 mil, thou = 0.0254 mm
Example: convert 15 mil, thou to mm:
15 mil, thou = 15 × 0.0254 mm = 0.381 mm
Mil to Millimeter 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.
Millimeter
A millimeter is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one-thousandth of a meter.
History/Origin
The prefix "milli-" comes from the Latin word "mille," meaning thousand. The millimeter was part of the original metric system adopted in France in 1795.
Current Use
The millimeter is widely used in engineering and manufacturing for high-precision measurements. It is also a common unit in construction and for measuring small objects.