Convert mil to micron
Please provide values below to convert mil [mil, thou] to micron [µ], or Convert micron to mil.
How to Convert Mil to Micron
1 mil, thou = 25.4 µ
Example: convert 15 mil, thou to µ:
15 mil, thou = 15 × 25.4 µ = 381 µ
Mil to Micron 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.
Micron
A micron is a non-SI name for micrometer (µm), which is a unit of length equal to one-millionth of a meter.
History/Origin
The term "micron" and the symbol µ were officially declared obsolete by the General Conference on Weights and Measures (CGPM) in 1967 and are now discouraged.
Current Use
While the term micrometer is the officially recognized term, "micron" is still used in some industries and in casual speech.