mil to Inches Converter

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Follow these steps to convert given length from the units of mil to the units of Inches.

mil to Inches Converter | mil to in
  1. Enter the input mil value in the text field.
  2. The calculator converts the given mil into Inches in realtime ⌚ using the conversion formula, and displays under the Inches label. You do not need to click any button. If the input changes, Inches value is re-calculated, just like that.
  3. You may copy the resulting Inches value using the Copy button.
  4. To view a detailed step by step calculation of the conversion, click on the View Calculation button.
  5. You can also reset the input by clicking on Reset button present below the input field.

What is the Formula to convert mil to Inches?

The formula to convert given length from mil to Inches is:

Length(Inches) = Length(mil) / 1000

Substitute the given value of length in mil, i.e., Length(mil) in the above formula and simplify the right-hand side value. The resulting value is the length in inches, i.e., Length(Inches).

Calculation

Calculation will be done after you enter a valid input.

Examples

1

Consider that a precision machining tool cuts to a thickness of 5 mil.
Convert this thickness from mil to Inches.

Answer:

Given:

The length in mil is:

Length(mil) = 5

Formula:

The formula to convert length from mil to inches is:

Length(Inches) = Length(mil) / 1000

Substitution:

Substitute given weight Length(mil) = 5 in the above formula.

Length(Inches) = 5 / 1000

Length(Inches) = 0.005

Final Answer:

Therefore, 5 mil is equal to 0.005 in.

The length is 0.005 in, in inches.

2

Consider that a sheet of metal is rolled to a thickness of 10 mil.
Convert this thickness from mil to Inches.

Answer:

Given:

The length in mil is:

Length(mil) = 10

Formula:

The formula to convert length from mil to inches is:

Length(Inches) = Length(mil) / 1000

Substitution:

Substitute given weight Length(mil) = 10 in the above formula.

Length(Inches) = 10 / 1000

Length(Inches) = 0.01

Final Answer:

Therefore, 10 mil is equal to 0.01 in.

The length is 0.01 in, in inches.

mil to Inches Conversion Table

The following table gives some of the most used conversions from mil to Inches.

mil (mil)Inches (in)
0 mil0 in
1 mil0.001 in
2 mil0.002 in
3 mil0.003 in
4 mil0.004 in
5 mil0.005 in
6 mil0.006 in
7 mil0.007 in
8 mil0.008 in
9 mil0.009 in
10 mil0.01 in
20 mil0.02 in
50 mil0.05 in
100 mil0.1 in
1000 mil1 in
10000 mil10 in
100000 mil100 in

mil

A mil is a unit of length used primarily in manufacturing and engineering. One mil is equivalent to 1/1,000 of an inch or approximately 0.0254 millimeters.

The mil is defined as one-thousandth of an inch, providing a precise measurement for thickness and small dimensions in various applications.

Mils are commonly used in fields such as manufacturing, engineering, and material science to measure thin materials like coatings, films, and sheets. The unit ensures accuracy and precision in specifying small dimensions and tolerances.

Inches

An inch (symbol: in) is a unit of length used mainly in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada. One inch is equal to 2.54 centimeters.

The inch has origins in ancient times, originally based on the width of a human thumb. Its current definition, established in 1959, is exactly 2.54 centimeters.

Inches are commonly used to measure smaller lengths and distances, such as screen sizes and fabric lengths. Despite the widespread adoption of the metric system, the inch remains in use in these countries.

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