Convert pole to mil
Please provide values below to convert pole [pole] to mil [mil, thou], or Convert mil to pole.
How to Convert Pole to Mil
1 pole = 198000 mil, thou
Example: convert 15 pole to mil, thou:
15 pole = 15 × 198000 mil, thou = 2970000 mil, thou
Pole to Mil Conversion Table
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Pole
A pole is a unit of length equal to a rod or perch, which is 16.5 feet.
History/Origin
The term "pole" as a unit of length originated from the use of a physical pole of a certain length for measuring land.
Current Use
The pole is an archaic unit of measurement.
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.