Convert mil to rope
Please provide values below to convert mil [mil, thou] to rope [rope], or Convert rope to mil.
How to Convert Mil to Rope
1 mil, thou = 4.16666666666667e-06 rope
Example: convert 15 mil, thou to rope:
15 mil, thou = 15 × 4.16666666666667e-06 rope = 6.25e-05 rope
Mil to Rope 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.
Rope
A rope is an archaic unit of length, typically varying from 20 to 24 feet.
History/Origin
The length of a rope as a unit of measurement was not standardized and varied by location and trade.
Current Use
The rope as a unit of length is obsolete.