Convert foot to mil
Please provide values below to convert foot [ft] to mil [mil, thou], or Convert mil to foot.
1 ft = 12000 mil, thou. To convert foot to mil, multiply the value by 12000; to go the other way, divide by it (1 mil, thou = 8.33333333333e-05 ft). Both units measure length and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 ft = 12000 mil, thou
- 1 mil, thou = 8.33333333333e-05 ft
- 10 ft = 120000 mil, thou
- 100 ft = 1200000 mil, thou
How to Convert Foot to Mil
1 ft = 12000 mil, thou
Example: convert 15 ft to mil, thou:
15 ft = 15 × 12000 mil, thou = 180000 mil, thou
Foot to Mil Conversion Table
| foot | mil |
|---|---|
| 1 ft | 12000 mil, thou |
| 2 ft | 24000 mil, thou |
| 3 ft | 36000 mil, thou |
| 5 ft | 60000 mil, thou |
| 10 ft | 120000 mil, thou |
| 20 ft | 240000 mil, thou |
| 50 ft | 600000 mil, thou |
| 100 ft | 1200000 mil, thou |
| 500 ft | 6000000 mil, thou |
| 1000 ft | 12000000 mil, thou |
Foot
A foot is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems of measurement. A foot was defined as exactly 0.3048 meters in 1959. One foot contains 12 inches, and one yard is comprised of three feet.
History/Origin
The foot has been used as a unit of measurement in many different cultures, including Ancient Greece and Rome, and the length has varied from country to country and even from city to city. The name is said to be based on the average length of a man's foot.
Current Use
The foot is a primary unit of length in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada for many everyday applications. In the US, feet and inches are commonly used to measure height, shorter distances, field length (sometimes in the form of yards), etc.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 foot in mil?
1 foot (ft) = 12000 mil (mil, thou).
How do you convert foot to mil?
Multiply the foot value by 12000. For example, 25 ft × 12000 = 300000 mil, thou.
What is 10 foot in mil?
10 ft = 120000 mil, thou.
Which unit is larger, the foot or the mil?
The foot is the larger unit: 1 ft = 12000 mil, thou.