Convert mil to fingerbreadth
Please provide values below to convert mil [mil, thou] to fingerbreadth [fingerbreadth], or Convert fingerbreadth to mil.
How to Convert Mil to Fingerbreadth
1 mil, thou = 0.00133333333333333 fingerbreadth
Example: convert 15 mil, thou to fingerbreadth:
15 mil, thou = 15 × 0.00133333333333333 fingerbreadth = 0.02 fingerbreadth
Mil to Fingerbreadth 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.
Fingerbreadth
A fingerbreadth is an ancient unit of length, based on the width of a finger, approximately 3/4 of an inch.
History/Origin
The fingerbreadth was a common unit of measurement in many ancient cultures.
Current Use
The fingerbreadth is an obsolete unit of measurement.