Convert Mils (thousandths of an inch) to Millimeters (mm)
Enter a value below to convert Mils (thousandths of an inch) to Millimeters (mm).
Conversion:
1 Mils (thousandths of an inch) = 0.0254 Millimeters (mm)
How to Convert Mils (thousandths of an inch) to Millimeters (mm)
1 mil = 0.0254 mm
1 mm = 39.37007874 mil
Example: convert 15 Mils (thousandths of an inch) to Millimeters (mm):
25 mil = 0.635 mm
Mils (thousandths of an inch) to Millimeters (mm) Conversion Table
| Mils (thousandths of an inch) | Millimeters (mm) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 mil | 0.000254 mm |
| 0.1 mil | 0.00254 mm |
| 1 mil | 0.0254 mm |
| 2 mil | 0.0508 mm |
| 3 mil | 0.0762 mm |
| 5 mil | 0.127 mm |
| 10 mil | 0.254 mm |
| 20 mil | 0.508 mm |
| 50 mil | 1.27 mm |
| 100 mil | 2.54 mm |
| 1000 mil | 25.4 mm |
Mils (thousandths of an inch)
Definition
A mil (also called a thou) is an imperial unit of length equal to one thousandth of an inch (0.001 in or approximately 0.0254 mm).
History
The mil originated in manufacturing and engineering in English-speaking countries as a practical unit for measuring very thin materials. The name 'thou' derives from 'thousandth of an inch'.
Current use
Mils are used in manufacturing for measuring wire diameter, sheet metal thickness, printed circuit board (PCB) trace widths, paint and coating thickness, and plastic film thickness.
Millimeters (mm)
Definition
A millimeter (mm) is a metric unit of length equal to one thousandth of a meter (0.001 m). There are 10 millimeters in a centimeter.
History
The millimeter derives from the metric system established in France in 1795. It became widely used in engineering and manufacturing as precision requirements increased during the Industrial Revolution.
Current use
Millimeters are standard in engineering drawings, precision machining, medical measurements (tumor sizes), rainfall measurement, and small-scale construction specifications worldwide.