Convert mil to finger (cloth)
Please provide values below to convert mil [mil, thou] to finger (cloth) [finger], or Convert finger (cloth) to mil.
How to Convert Mil to Finger (Cloth)
1 mil, thou = 0.000222222222222222 finger
Example: convert 15 mil, thou to finger:
15 mil, thou = 15 × 0.000222222222222222 finger = 0.00333333333333333 finger
Mil to Finger (Cloth) 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.
Finger (Cloth)
A finger or finger's breadth is an obsolete unit of length, approximately the width of a human finger, about 3/4 of an inch.
History/Origin
The finger has been used as a unit of measurement since ancient times.
Current Use
The finger is no longer a standard unit of measurement.