Convert mil to centiinch
Please provide values below to convert mil [mil, thou] to centiinch [cin], or Convert centiinch to mil.
How to Convert Mil to Centiinch
1 mil, thou = 0.1 cin
Example: convert 15 mil, thou to cin:
15 mil, thou = 15 × 0.1 cin = 1.5 cin
Mil to Centiinch 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.
Centiinch
A centiinch is a unit of length equal to one-hundredth of an inch.
History/Origin
The centiinch is not a standard unit of measurement but is a logical subdivision of the inch.
Current Use
The centiinch is rarely used.