Convert mil to mile (statute)
Please provide values below to convert mil [mil, thou] to mile (statute) [mi (US)], or Convert mile (statute) to mil.
How to Convert Mil to Mile (Statute)
1 mil, thou = 1.57827967171721e-08 mi (US)
Example: convert 15 mil, thou to mi (US):
15 mil, thou = 15 × 1.57827967171721e-08 mi (US) = 2.36741950757581e-07 mi (US)
Mil to Mile (Statute) 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.
Mile (Statute)
A statute mile is a unit of length equal to 5,280 feet.
History/Origin
The statute mile was defined by an Act of the English Parliament in 1592 during the reign of Elizabeth I.
Current Use
The statute mile is the standard unit for measuring road distances in the United States and the United Kingdom.