Convert decimeter to mil
Please provide values below to convert decimeter [dm] to mil [mil, thou], or Convert mil to decimeter.
How to Convert Decimeter to Mil
1 dm = 3937.00787401575 mil, thou
Example: convert 15 dm to mil, thou:
15 dm = 15 × 3937.00787401575 mil, thou = 59055.1181102362 mil, thou
Decimeter to Mil Conversion Table
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Decimeter
A decimeter is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one-tenth of a meter.
History/Origin
The prefix "deci-" comes from the Latin word "decimus," meaning tenth. The decimeter was part of the original metric system adopted in France in 1795.
Current Use
The decimeter is not as commonly used in everyday life as other metric units like the centimeter or meter, but it is sometimes used in technical and scientific contexts.
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.