Convert mil to fathom (US survey)
Please provide values below to convert mil [mil, thou] to fathom (US survey) [fath (US)], or Convert fathom (US survey) to mil.
1 mil, thou = 1.38888611112e-05 fath (US). To convert mil to fathom (US survey), multiply the value by 1.38888611112e-05; to go the other way, divide by it (1 fath (US) = 72000.144 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 = 1.38888611112e-05 fath (US)
- 1 fath (US) = 72000.144 mil, thou
- 10 mil, thou = 0.000138888611112 fath (US)
- 100 mil, thou = 0.00138888611112 fath (US)
How to Convert Mil to Fathom (Us Survey)
1 mil, thou = 1.38888611111667e-05 fath (US)
Example: convert 15 mil, thou to fath (US):
15 mil, thou = 15 × 1.38888611111667e-05 fath (US) = 0.0002083329166675 fath (US)
Mil to Fathom (Us Survey) Conversion Table
| mil | fathom (US survey) |
|---|---|
| 1 mil, thou | 1.38888611112e-05 fath (US) |
| 2 mil, thou | 2.77777222223e-05 fath (US) |
| 3 mil, thou | 4.16665833335e-05 fath (US) |
| 5 mil, thou | 6.94443055558e-05 fath (US) |
| 10 mil, thou | 0.000138888611112 fath (US) |
| 20 mil, thou | 0.000277777222223 fath (US) |
| 50 mil, thou | 0.000694443055558 fath (US) |
| 100 mil, thou | 0.00138888611112 fath (US) |
| 500 mil, thou | 0.00694443055558 fath (US) |
| 1000 mil, thou | 0.0138888611112 fath (US) |
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 (Us Survey)
A U.S. survey fathom is a unit of length equal to 6 U.S. survey feet.
History/Origin
The U.S. survey fathom is based on the U.S. survey foot, which was slightly different from the international foot. The use of survey units was officially phased out in 2022.
Current Use
The U.S. survey fathom was used in surveying in the United States.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 mil in fathom (US survey)?
1 mil (mil, thou) = 1.38888611112e-05 fathom (US survey) (fath (US)).
How do you convert mil to fathom (US survey)?
Multiply the mil value by 1.38888611112e-05. For example, 25 mil, thou × 1.38888611112e-05 = 0.000347221527779 fath (US).
What is 10 mil in fathom (US survey)?
10 mil, thou = 0.000138888611112 fath (US).
Which unit is larger, the mil or the fathom (US survey)?
The fathom (US survey) is the larger unit: 1 mil, thou equals only 1.38888611112e-05 fath (US).