Convert X-unit to mil
Please provide values below to convert X-unit [X] to mil [mil, thou], or Convert mil to X-unit.
How to Convert X-Unit to Mil
1 X = 3.9451968503937e-09 mil, thou
Example: convert 15 X to mil, thou:
15 X = 15 × 3.9451968503937e-09 mil, thou = 5.91779527559055e-08 mil, thou
X-Unit to Mil Conversion Table
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X-Unit
An X-unit is a unit of length approximately equal to 1.002 x 10⁻¹³ meters.
History/Origin
The X-unit was proposed by the Swedish physicist Manne Siegbahn in 1919 for measuring the wavelengths of X-rays and gamma rays.
Current Use
The X-unit has been largely replaced by the angstrom and the picometer.
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.