Convert micron to mil
Please provide values below to convert micron [µ] to mil [mil, thou], or Convert mil to micron.
How to Convert Micron to Mil
1 µ = 0.0393700787401575 mil, thou
Example: convert 15 µ to mil, thou:
15 µ = 15 × 0.0393700787401575 mil, thou = 0.590551181102362 mil, thou
Micron to Mil Conversion Table
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Micron
A micron is a non-SI name for micrometer (µm), which is a unit of length equal to one-millionth of a meter.
History/Origin
The term "micron" and the symbol µ were officially declared obsolete by the General Conference on Weights and Measures (CGPM) in 1967 and are now discouraged.
Current Use
While the term micrometer is the officially recognized term, "micron" is still used in some industries and in casual speech.
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.