Used in planetary science (Earth's diameter = ~12.7 Mm). Also for long-distance fiber optics or satellite measurements. 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 Megameter (Mm) and Thou (Mil) (mil), use the following formulas:
1 Megameter (Mm) = 39370078740.15748 Thou (Mil) (mil)
1 Thou (Mil) (mil) = 2.54e-11 Megameter (Mm)
1 Mm = 1 * 39370078740.15748 mil = 39370078740.15748 mil
2.4 Mm = 2.4 * 39370078740.15748 mil = 94488188976.37794 mil
5 Mm = 5 * 39370078740.15748 mil = 196850393700.78738 mil
10 Mm = 10 * 39370078740.15748 mil = 393700787401.57477 mil
| Megameter (Mm) | Thou (Mil) (mil) |
|---|---|
| 1 Mm | 39370078740.15748 mil |
| 5 Mm | 196850393700.78738 mil |
| 10 Mm | 393700787401.57477 mil |
| 50 Mm | 1968503937007.874 mil |
| 100 Mm | 3937007874015.748 mil |