Convert mil to yard
Please provide values below to convert mil [mil, thou] to yard [yd], or Convert yard to mil.
How to Convert Mil to Yard
1 mil, thou = 2.77777777777778e-05 yd
Example: convert 15 mil, thou to yd:
15 mil, thou = 15 × 2.77777777777778e-05 yd = 0.000416666666666667 yd
Mil to Yard 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.
Yard
A yard is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems of measurement, equal to 3 feet or 36 inches.
History/Origin
The origin of the yard is uncertain, but it is believed to have been derived from the length of a man's belt or girdle. The yard was standardized as part of the English (and later British Imperial) system of units.
Current Use
The yard is commonly used for measuring land, in some sports like American football and golf, and for selling fabric.