Convert mil to hectometer
Please provide values below to convert mil [mil, thou] to hectometer [hm], or Convert hectometer to mil.
How to Convert Mil to Hectometer
1 mil, thou = 2.54e-07 hm
Example: convert 15 mil, thou to hm:
15 mil, thou = 15 × 2.54e-07 hm = 3.81e-06 hm
Mil to Hectometer 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.
Hectometer
A hectometer is a unit of length in the metric system equal to 100 meters.
History/Origin
The prefix "hecto-" from the Greek "hekaton" meaning hundred, was part of the original metric system adopted in France in 1795.
Current Use
The hectometer is not a widely used unit of length in English-speaking countries. It is sometimes used in surveying and for marking distances on highways in some countries.