Convert mil to millimeter
Please provide values below to convert mil [mil, thou] to millimeter [mm], or Convert millimeter to mil.
1 mil, thou = 0.0254 mm. To convert mil to millimeter, multiply the value by 0.0254; to go the other way, divide by it (1 mm = 39.3700787402 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 = 0.0254 mm
- 1 mm = 39.3700787402 mil, thou
- 10 mil, thou = 0.254 mm
- 100 mil, thou = 2.54 mm
How to Convert Mil to Millimeter
1 mil, thou = 0.0254 mm
Example: convert 15 mil, thou to mm:
15 mil, thou = 15 × 0.0254 mm = 0.381 mm
Mil to Millimeter Conversion Table
| mil | millimeter |
|---|---|
| 1 mil, thou | 0.0254 mm |
| 2 mil, thou | 0.0508 mm |
| 3 mil, thou | 0.0762 mm |
| 5 mil, thou | 0.127 mm |
| 10 mil, thou | 0.254 mm |
| 20 mil, thou | 0.508 mm |
| 50 mil, thou | 1.27 mm |
| 100 mil, thou | 2.54 mm |
| 500 mil, thou | 12.7 mm |
| 1000 mil, thou | 25.4 mm |
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.
Millimeter
A millimeter is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one-thousandth of a meter.
History/Origin
The prefix "milli-" comes from the Latin word "mille," meaning thousand. The millimeter was part of the original metric system adopted in France in 1795.
Current Use
The millimeter is widely used in engineering and manufacturing for high-precision measurements. It is also a common unit in construction and for measuring small objects.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1 mil in millimeter?
1 mil (mil, thou) = 0.0254 millimeter (mm).
How do you convert mil to millimeter?
Multiply the mil value by 0.0254. For example, 25 mil, thou × 0.0254 = 0.635 mm.
What is 10 mil in millimeter?
10 mil, thou = 0.254 mm.
Which unit is larger, the mil or the millimeter?
The millimeter is the larger unit: 1 mil, thou equals only 0.0254 mm.