Convert terameter to mil
Please provide values below to convert terameter [Tm] to mil [mil, thou], or Convert mil to terameter.
How to Convert Terameter to Mil
1 Tm = 3.93700787401575e+16 mil, thou
Example: convert 15 Tm to mil, thou:
15 Tm = 15 × 3.93700787401575e+16 mil, thou = 5.90551181102362e+17 mil, thou
Terameter to Mil Conversion Table
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Terameter
A terameter is a unit of length in the metric system equal to 10^12 meters.
History/Origin
The prefix "tera-" for 10^12 was adopted by the CGPM (General Conference on Weights and Measures) in 1960.
Current Use
The terameter is used for measuring distances within our solar system, such as the distances of outer planets from the Sun.
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.