Convert mil to span (cloth)
Please provide values below to convert mil [mil, thou] to span (cloth) [span], or Convert span (cloth) to mil.
How to Convert Mil to Span (Cloth)
1 mil, thou = 0.000111111111111111 span
Example: convert 15 mil, thou to span:
15 mil, thou = 15 × 0.000111111111111111 span = 0.00166666666666667 span
Mil to Span (Cloth) 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.
Span (Cloth)
A span is an obsolete unit of length, typically about 9 inches, based on the distance between the tip of the thumb and the tip of the little finger when the hand is fully extended.
History/Origin
The span has been used as a unit of measurement for thousands of years in many different cultures.
Current Use
The span is no longer a standard unit of measurement.