Convert millimeter to mile (statute)
Please provide values below to convert millimeter [mm] to mile (statute) [mi (US)], or Convert mile (statute) to millimeter.
How to Convert Millimeter to Mile (Statute)
1 mm = 6.21369949494964e-07 mi (US)
Example: convert 15 mm to mi (US):
15 mm = 15 × 6.21369949494964e-07 mi (US) = 9.32054924242446e-06 mi (US)
Millimeter to Mile (Statute) Conversion Table
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Millimeter
A millimeter is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one-thousandth of a meter.
History/Origin
The prefix "milli-" comes from the Latin word "mille," meaning thousand. The millimeter was part of the original metric system adopted in France in 1795.
Current Use
The millimeter is widely used in engineering and manufacturing for high-precision measurements. It is also a common unit in construction and for measuring small objects.
Mile (Statute)
A statute mile is a unit of length equal to 5,280 feet.
History/Origin
The statute mile was defined by an Act of the English Parliament in 1592 during the reign of Elizabeth I.
Current Use
The statute mile is the standard unit for measuring road distances in the United States and the United Kingdom.