Convert mil to inch
Please provide values below to convert mil [mil, thou] to inch [in], or Convert inch to mil.
1 mil, thou = 0.001 in. To convert mil to inch, multiply the value by 0.001; to go the other way, divide by it (1 in = 1000 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 = 0.001 in
- 1 in = 1000 mil, thou
- 10 mil, thou = 0.01 in
- 100 mil, thou = 0.1 in
How to Convert Mil to Inch
1 mil, thou = 0.001 in
Example: convert 15 mil, thou to in:
15 mil, thou = 15 × 0.001 in = 0.015 in
Mil to Inch Conversion Table
| mil | inch |
|---|---|
| 1 mil, thou | 0.001 in |
| 2 mil, thou | 0.002 in |
| 3 mil, thou | 0.003 in |
| 5 mil, thou | 0.005 in |
| 10 mil, thou | 0.01 in |
| 20 mil, thou | 0.02 in |
| 50 mil, thou | 0.05 in |
| 100 mil, thou | 0.1 in |
| 500 mil, thou | 0.5 in |
| 1000 mil, thou | 1 in |
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.
Inch
An inch is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems of measurement. An inch was defined to be equivalent to exactly 25.4 millimeters in 1959. There are 12 inches in a foot and 36 inches in a yard.
History/Origin
The term "inch" was derived from the Latin unit "uncia" which was equivalent to "one-twelfth" of a Roman foot. The inch has had various standards throughout history, with the current definition being based on the international yard.
Current Use
The inch is mostly used in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. It is also sometimes used in Japan (as well as other countries) in relation to electronic parts, like the size of display screens.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 mil in inch?
1 mil (mil, thou) = 0.001 inch (in).
How do you convert mil to inch?
Multiply the mil value by 0.001. For example, 25 mil, thou × 0.001 = 0.025 in.
What is 10 mil in inch?
10 mil, thou = 0.01 in.
Which unit is larger, the mil or the inch?
The inch is the larger unit: 1 mil, thou equals only 0.001 in.