Convert mil to chain
Please provide values below to convert mil [mil, thou] to chain [ch], or Convert chain to mil.
How to Convert Mil to Chain
1 mil, thou = 1.26262626262626e-06 ch
Example: convert 15 mil, thou to ch:
15 mil, thou = 15 × 1.26262626262626e-06 ch = 1.89393939393939e-05 ch
Mil to Chain Conversion Table
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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.
Chain
A chain is a unit of length equal to 66 feet, or 22 yards.
History/Origin
The chain was developed by English surveyor Edmund Gunter in the early 17th century. It was designed to be a convenient length for surveying land.
Current Use
The chain is still used in some surveying applications and is the length of a cricket pitch.