Convert mil to rod
Please provide values below to convert mil [mil, thou] to rod [rd], or Convert rod to mil.
How to Convert Mil to Rod
1 mil, thou = 5.05050505050505e-06 rd
Example: convert 15 mil, thou to rd:
15 mil, thou = 15 × 5.05050505050505e-06 rd = 7.57575757575758e-05 rd
Mil to Rod 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.
Rod
A rod, also known as a perch or pole, is a unit of length equal to 16.5 feet, or 5.5 yards.
History/Origin
The rod has been used as a unit of measurement in England since at least the 13th century. It was a convenient length for measuring land.
Current Use
The rod is now an archaic unit of measurement, though it may still be encountered in old land deeds.