Convert microinch to mil
Please provide values below to convert microinch [µin] to mil [mil, thou], or Convert mil to microinch.
How to Convert Microinch to Mil
1 µin = 0.001 mil, thou
Example: convert 15 µin to mil, thou:
15 µin = 15 × 0.001 mil, thou = 0.015 mil, thou
Microinch to Mil Conversion Table
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Microinch
A microinch is a unit of length equal to one-millionth of an inch.
History/Origin
The microinch is a unit used for extremely small measurements in precision engineering and manufacturing.
Current Use
The microinch is used in fields like mechanical engineering and electronics to measure surface roughness and tolerances.
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.