Convert mil to link (US survey)
Please provide values below to convert mil [mil, thou] to link (US survey) [li (US)], or Convert link (US survey) to mil.
How to Convert Mil to Link (Us Survey)
1 mil, thou = 0.000126262373760474 li (US)
Example: convert 15 mil, thou to li (US):
15 mil, thou = 15 × 0.000126262373760474 li (US) = 0.00189393560640711 li (US)
Mil to Link (Us Survey) 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.
Link (Us Survey)
A U.S. survey link is a unit of length equal to 1/100 of a U.S. survey chain.
History/Origin
The U.S. survey link is based on the U.S. survey foot. The use of survey units was officially phased out in 2022.
Current Use
The U.S. survey link was used for land surveying in the United States.