Convert mil to pole
Please provide values below to convert mil [mil, thou] to pole [pole], or Convert pole to mil.
How to Convert Mil to Pole
1 mil, thou = 5.05050505050505e-06 pole
Example: convert 15 mil, thou to pole:
15 mil, thou = 15 × 5.05050505050505e-06 pole = 7.57575757575758e-05 pole
Mil to Pole 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.
Pole
A pole is a unit of length equal to a rod or perch, which is 16.5 feet.
History/Origin
The term "pole" as a unit of length originated from the use of a physical pole of a certain length for measuring land.
Current Use
The pole is an archaic unit of measurement.