Convert hand to mil
Please provide values below to convert hand [hand] to mil [mil, thou], or Convert mil to hand.
How to Convert Hand to Mil
1 hand = 4000 mil, thou
Example: convert 15 hand to mil, thou:
15 hand = 15 × 4000 mil, thou = 60000 mil, thou
Hand to Mil Conversion Table
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Hand
A hand is a unit of length equal to 4 inches.
History/Origin
The hand was originally the width of a man's hand, including the thumb. It was standardized to 4 inches for measuring the height of horses.
Current Use
The hand is still used today to measure the height of horses.
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.