Convert mil to decimeter
Please provide values below to convert mil [mil, thou] to decimeter [dm], or Convert decimeter to mil.
How to Convert Mil to Decimeter
1 mil, thou = 0.000254 dm
Example: convert 15 mil, thou to dm:
15 mil, thou = 15 × 0.000254 dm = 0.00381 dm
Mil to Decimeter 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.
Decimeter
A decimeter is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one-tenth of a meter.
History/Origin
The prefix "deci-" comes from the Latin word "decimus," meaning tenth. The decimeter was part of the original metric system adopted in France in 1795.
Current Use
The decimeter is not as commonly used in everyday life as other metric units like the centimeter or meter, but it is sometimes used in technical and scientific contexts.