Convert mil to kilometer
Please provide values below to convert mil [mil, thou] to kilometer [km], or Convert kilometer to mil.
How to Convert Mil to Kilometer
1 mil, thou = 2.54e-08 km
Example: convert 15 mil, thou to km:
15 mil, thou = 15 Γ 2.54e-08 km = 3.81e-07 km
Mil to Kilometer 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.
Kilometer
A kilometer is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one thousand meters.
History/Origin
The term "kilometer" is derived from the Greek words "khilioi" (thousand) and "metron" (measure). The kilometer was first defined as part of the metric system in France in 1795.
Current Use
The kilometer is the most widely used unit of distance for road signs and travel distances in the world, with the notable exceptions of the United States and the United Kingdom.