Convert mil to fathom (US survey)
Please provide values below to convert mil [mil, thou] to fathom (US survey) [fath (US)], or Convert fathom (US survey) to mil.
How to Convert Mil to Fathom (Us Survey)
1 mil, thou = 1.38888611111667e-05 fath (US)
Example: convert 15 mil, thou to fath (US):
15 mil, thou = 15 × 1.38888611111667e-05 fath (US) = 0.0002083329166675 fath (US)
Mil to Fathom (Us Survey) 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.
Fathom (Us Survey)
A U.S. survey fathom is a unit of length equal to 6 U.S. survey feet.
History/Origin
The U.S. survey fathom is based on the U.S. survey foot, which was slightly different from the international foot. The use of survey units was officially phased out in 2022.
Current Use
The U.S. survey fathom was used in surveying in the United States.