Mil to Fathom
1 Mil = 1.3889e-5 Fathom
Conversion Formula
To convert Mil to Fathom, multiply the value by 1.3889e-5.
Mil × 1.3889e-5 = Fathom
Quick Reference
| mil | fath |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1.3889e-5 |
| 5 | 6.9444e-5 |
| 10 | 0.000138889 |
| 25 | 0.000347222 |
| 50 | 0.000694444 |
| 100 | 0.00138889 |
| 500 | 0.00694444 |
| 1000 | 0.0138889 |
What is Mil?
A mil (also known as a thou) is a unit of length equal to 0.001 inches (1/1000th of an inch).
One mil is approximately equal to 0.0254 mm.
Common Uses
Mils are widely used in engineering and manufacturing to specify the thickness of materials (like plastic films, paper, and gold leaf) and the tolerances of machined parts. In electronics, it is the standard unit for designing Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs).
What is Fathom?
The fathom (symbol: fath) is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems.
One fathom is equal to 6 feet or approximately 1.83 meters.
Common Uses
Fathoms are primarily used to measure the depth of water. Most marine charts use fathoms or meters to indicate depth soundings.
How many fathom are in a mil?
There are 1.3889e-5 fathom in 1 mil.