Convert perch to mil
Please provide values below to convert perch [perch] to mil [mil, thou], or Convert mil to perch.
How to Convert Perch to Mil
1 perch = 198000 mil, thou
Example: convert 15 perch to mil, thou:
15 perch = 15 × 198000 mil, thou = 2970000 mil, thou
Perch to Mil Conversion Table
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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.
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.