Convert mil to famn
Please provide values below to convert mil [mil, thou] to famn [famn], or Convert famn to mil.
How to Convert Mil to Famn
1 mil, thou = 1.4258982036195e-05 famn
Example: convert 15 mil, thou to famn:
15 mil, thou = 15 × 1.4258982036195e-05 famn = 0.000213884730542924 famn
Mil to Famn 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.
Famn
A famn is an obsolete Swedish unit of length, equivalent to 3 aln or about 1.78 meters.
History/Origin
The famn was the Swedish version of the fathom, based on the span of outstretched arms.
Current Use
The famn is no longer in use.