Convert mil to ell
Please provide values below to convert mil [mil, thou] to ell [ell], or Convert ell to mil.
How to Convert Mil to Ell
1 mil, thou = 2.22222222222222e-05 ell
Example: convert 15 mil, thou to ell:
15 mil, thou = 15 × 2.22222222222222e-05 ell = 0.000333333333333333 ell
Mil to Ell 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.
Ell
The ell is an obsolete unit of length, originally used for measuring cloth. Its length varied in different countries, but it was generally around 45 inches.
History/Origin
The word "ell" is derived from the Latin "ulna," meaning "forearm," as the unit was originally based on the length of the forearm.
Current Use
The ell is no longer in use.