Convert mil to centimeter
Please provide values below to convert mil [mil, thou] to centimeter [cm], or Convert centimeter to mil.
How to Convert Mil to Centimeter
1 mil, thou = 0.00254 cm
Example: convert 15 mil, thou to cm:
15 mil, thou = 15 × 0.00254 cm = 0.0381 cm
Mil to Centimeter Conversion Table
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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.
Centimeter
A centimeter is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one-hundredth of a meter.
History/Origin
The prefix "centi-" comes from the Latin word "centum," meaning hundred. The centimeter was part of the original metric system established in France in 1795.
Current Use
The centimeter is a very common unit of measurement for everyday objects and is used in many fields, including science, engineering, and fashion.