Convert mil to fathom
Please provide values below to convert mil [mil, thou] to fathom [fath], or Convert fathom to mil.
1 mil, thou = 1.38888888889e-05 fath. To convert mil to fathom, multiply the value by 1.38888888889e-05; to go the other way, divide by it (1 fath = 72000 mil, thou). Both units measure length and appear in everyday as well as technical calculations, so switching between them quickly is often useful.
Quick Reference
- 1 mil, thou = 1.38888888889e-05 fath
- 1 fath = 72000 mil, thou
- 10 mil, thou = 0.000138888888889 fath
- 100 mil, thou = 0.00138888888889 fath
How to Convert Mil to Fathom
1 mil, thou = 1.38888888888889e-05 fath
Example: convert 15 mil, thou to fath:
15 mil, thou = 15 × 1.38888888888889e-05 fath = 0.000208333333333333 fath
Mil to Fathom Conversion Table
| mil | fathom |
|---|---|
| 1 mil, thou | 1.38888888889e-05 fath |
| 2 mil, thou | 2.77777777778e-05 fath |
| 3 mil, thou | 4.16666666667e-05 fath |
| 5 mil, thou | 6.94444444444e-05 fath |
| 10 mil, thou | 0.000138888888889 fath |
| 20 mil, thou | 0.000277777777778 fath |
| 50 mil, thou | 0.000694444444444 fath |
| 100 mil, thou | 0.00138888888889 fath |
| 500 mil, thou | 0.00694444444444 fath |
| 1000 mil, thou | 0.0138888888889 fath |
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.
Fathom
A fathom is a unit of length equal to 6 feet, used especially for measuring the depth of water.
History/Origin
The term "fathom" comes from the Old English word "fæthm," meaning "outstretched arms," as the distance was originally the span of a man's outstretched arms.
Current Use
The fathom is still used in nautical applications, especially in the United States, to measure water depth. It is also used in commercial fishing to measure the length of lines.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 mil in fathom?
1 mil (mil, thou) = 1.38888888889e-05 fathom (fath).
How do you convert mil to fathom?
Multiply the mil value by 1.38888888889e-05. For example, 25 mil, thou × 1.38888888889e-05 = 0.000347222222222 fath.
What is 10 mil in fathom?
10 mil, thou = 0.000138888888889 fath.
Which unit is larger, the mil or the fathom?
The fathom is the larger unit: 1 mil, thou equals only 1.38888888889e-05 fath.