The Inch (in) is commonly used in the United States and other countries for measuring small to medium objects. For example, a smartphone screen is around 6 inches, a standard ruler is 12 inches, and a doorway height is about 80 inches. It's widely used in carpentry, display sizes, and construction. 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.
To convert between Inch (in) and Thou (Mil) (mil), use the following formulas:
1 Inch (in) = 999.9999999999999 Thou (Mil) (mil)
1 Thou (Mil) (mil) = 0.001 Inch (in)
1 in = 1 * 999.9999999999999 mil = 999.9999999999999 mil
2 in = 2 * 999.9999999999999 mil = 1999.9999999999998 mil
5 in = 5 * 999.9999999999999 mil = 4999.999999999999 mil
10 in = 10 * 999.9999999999999 mil = 9999.999999999998 mil
20 in = 20 * 999.9999999999999 mil = 19999.999999999996 mil
50 in = 50 * 999.9999999999999 mil = 49999.99999999999 mil
100 in = 100 * 999.9999999999999 mil = 99999.99999999999 mil
| Inch (in) | Thou (Mil) (mil) |
|---|---|
| 1 in | 999.9999999999999 mil |
| 2 in | 1999.9999999999998 mil |
| 5 in | 4999.999999999999 mil |
| 10 in | 9999.999999999998 mil |
| 12 in | 11999.999999999998 mil |
| 24 in | 23999.999999999996 mil |
| 36 in | 35999.99999999999 mil |
| 48 in | 47999.99999999999 mil |
| 60 in | 59999.99999999999 mil |
| 72 in | 71999.99999999999 mil |
| 100 in | 99999.99999999999 mil |