Convert long reed to mil
Please provide values below to convert long reed [long reed] to mil [mil, thou], or Convert mil to long reed.
How to Convert Long Reed to Mil
1 long reed = 126000 mil, thou
Example: convert 15 long reed to mil, thou:
15 long reed = 15 × 126000 mil, thou = 1890000 mil, thou
Long Reed to Mil Conversion Table
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Long Reed
The long reed is a unit of length mentioned in ancient texts, such as the Bible, and is thought to be about 10.5 feet.
History/Origin
The exact length of the long reed is uncertain and is subject to historical and scholarly debate.
Current Use
The long reed is an obsolete 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.