Foot to Thou (Mil) Converter

About Foot (ft) and Thou (Mil) (mil) Units

The Foot (ft) is commonly used in the United States and other countries for measuring medium distances. For example, the height of a table is about 3 feet, a door is usually 6.5 feet tall, and a basketball hoop is 10 feet high. It’s widely used in construction, real estate, and everyday life. The Thou (also called Mil) is essential in precision engineering and manufacturing. For context, a standard sheet of paper is about 100 thou thick, while human hair measures approximately 20-30 thou in diameter. This unit is critical in machining tolerances, PCB design, and automotive engineering where exact measurements are crucial.

Foot to Thou (Mil) Conversion Formula

To convert between Foot (ft) and Thou (Mil) (mil), use the following formulas:

1 Foot (ft) = 12000 Thou (Mil) (mil)

1 Thou (Mil) (mil) = 0.00008333333333333333 Foot (ft)

Example Conversions: Foot to Thou (Mil)