Convert mil to nail (cloth)
Please provide values below to convert mil [mil, thou] to nail (cloth) [nail], or Convert nail (cloth) to mil.
How to Convert Mil to Nail (Cloth)
1 mil, thou = 0.000444444444444444 nail
Example: convert 15 mil, thou to nail:
15 mil, thou = 15 × 0.000444444444444444 nail = 0.00666666666666667 nail
Mil to Nail (Cloth) 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.
Nail (Cloth)
A nail is an obsolete unit of length, used for measuring cloth, equal to 2 1/4 inches.
History/Origin
The nail was a traditional English unit of measurement, likely deriving its name from the length of the last two joints of the middle finger.
Current Use
The nail is no longer in use.