Mil to Inch
1 Mil = 0.001 Inch
Conversion Formula
To convert Mil to Inch, multiply the value by 0.001.
Mil × 0.001 = Inch
Quick Reference
| mil | in |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.001 |
| 5 | 0.005 |
| 10 | 0.01 |
| 25 | 0.025 |
| 50 | 0.05 |
| 100 | 0.1 |
| 500 | 0.5 |
| 1000 | 1 |
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 Inch?
The inch (symbol: in) is a unit of length in the British imperial and United States customary systems of measurement.
Since 1959, the inch has been defined as exactly 25.4 millimeters. There are 12 inches in a foot and 36 inches in a yard.
Common Uses
The inch is commonly used in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom for measuring smaller distances and dimensions, such as screen sizes (television and computer monitors), tool sizes, and construction measurements.
How many inch are in a mil?
There are 0.001 inch in 1 mil.