Convert mil to perch
Please provide values below to convert mil [mil, thou] to perch [perch], or Convert perch to mil.
How to Convert Mil to Perch
1 mil, thou = 5.05050505050505e-06 perch
Example: convert 15 mil, thou to perch:
15 mil, thou = 15 × 5.05050505050505e-06 perch = 7.57575757575758e-05 perch
Mil to Perch 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.
Perch
A perch is a unit of length equal to a rod, which is 16.5 feet.
History/Origin
The term "perch" has been used as a unit of measurement since medieval times and was often used interchangeably with "rod" and "pole."
Current Use
The perch is an obsolete unit of measurement.