Convert mile to mil
Please provide values below to convert mile [mi, mi(Int)] to mil [mil, thou], or Convert mil to mile.
How to Convert Mile to Mil
1 mi, mi(Int) = 63360000 mil, thou
Example: convert 15 mi, mi(Int) to mil, thou:
15 mi, mi(Int) = 15 × 63360000 mil, thou = 950400000 mil, thou
Mile to Mil Conversion Table
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Mile
A mile is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems of measurement. The international mile is defined as exactly 1,609.344 meters.
History/Origin
The word "mile" comes from the Latin "mille passus," meaning "a thousand paces." The Roman mile spread throughout their empire. The English statute mile was established by an Act of Parliament in 1592.
Current Use
The mile is used for measuring distances on roads in the United States and the United Kingdom. It is also used in horse racing.
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.