Convert Nanometers (nm) to Mils (thousandths of an inch)
Enter a value below to convert Nanometers (nm) to Mils (thousandths of an inch).
Conversion:
1 Nanometers (nm) = 0.00003937007874 Mils (thousandths of an inch)
How to Convert Nanometers (nm) to Mils (thousandths of an inch)
1 nm = 0.00003937007874 mil
1 mil = 25400 nm
Example: convert 15 Nanometers (nm) to Mils (thousandths of an inch):
25 nm = 0.0009842519685 mil
Nanometers (nm) to Mils (thousandths of an inch) Conversion Table
| Nanometers (nm) | Mils (thousandths of an inch) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 nm | 3.937007874e-7 mil |
| 0.1 nm | 0.000003937007874 mil |
| 1 nm | 0.00003937007874 mil |
| 2 nm | 0.00007874015748 mil |
| 3 nm | 0.00011811023622 mil |
| 5 nm | 0.0001968503937 mil |
| 10 nm | 0.0003937007874 mil |
| 20 nm | 0.0007874015748 mil |
| 50 nm | 0.001968503937 mil |
| 100 nm | 0.003937007874 mil |
| 1000 nm | 0.03937007874 mil |
Nanometers (nm)
Definition
A nanometer (nm) is a metric unit of length equal to one billionth of a meter (10⁻⁹ m). It is part of the International System of Units (SI).
History
The nanometer became important in the 20th century with advances in microscopy and semiconductor technology. The prefix 'nano' comes from the Greek word 'nanos' meaning dwarf.
Current use
Nanometers are essential in nanotechnology, semiconductor manufacturing (chip node sizes like 5 nm, 3 nm), molecular biology (DNA strand width ~2.5 nm), and light wavelength measurement (visible light: 380–700 nm).
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.