Convert micron to mil
Please provide values below to convert micron [µ] to mil [mil, thou], or Convert mil to micron.
1 µ = 0.0393700787402 mil, thou. To convert micron to mil, multiply the value by 0.0393700787402; to go the other way, divide by it (1 mil, thou = 25.4 µ). Both units measure length and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 µ = 0.0393700787402 mil, thou
- 1 mil, thou = 25.4 µ
- 10 µ = 0.393700787402 mil, thou
- 100 µ = 3.93700787402 mil, thou
How to Convert Micron to Mil
1 µ = 0.0393700787401575 mil, thou
Example: convert 15 µ to mil, thou:
15 µ = 15 × 0.0393700787401575 mil, thou = 0.590551181102362 mil, thou
Micron to Mil Conversion Table
| micron | mil |
|---|---|
| 1 µ | 0.0393700787402 mil, thou |
| 2 µ | 0.0787401574803 mil, thou |
| 3 µ | 0.11811023622 mil, thou |
| 5 µ | 0.196850393701 mil, thou |
| 10 µ | 0.393700787402 mil, thou |
| 20 µ | 0.787401574803 mil, thou |
| 50 µ | 1.96850393701 mil, thou |
| 100 µ | 3.93700787402 mil, thou |
| 500 µ | 19.6850393701 mil, thou |
| 1000 µ | 39.3700787402 mil, thou |
Micron
A micron is a non-SI name for micrometer (µm), which is a unit of length equal to one-millionth of a meter.
History/Origin
The term "micron" and the symbol µ were officially declared obsolete by the General Conference on Weights and Measures (CGPM) in 1967 and are now discouraged.
Current Use
While the term micrometer is the officially recognized term, "micron" is still used in some industries and in casual speech.
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 micron in mil?
1 micron (µ) = 0.0393700787402 mil (mil, thou).
How do you convert micron to mil?
Multiply the micron value by 0.0393700787402. For example, 25 µ × 0.0393700787402 = 0.984251968504 mil, thou.
What is 10 micron in mil?
10 µ = 0.393700787402 mil, thou.
Which unit is larger, the micron or the mil?
The mil is the larger unit: 1 µ equals only 0.0393700787402 mil, thou.