Mil/Thou to Foot Conversion Calculator: Free Online Tool

Convert mils to feet with our free online length converter.

Mil/Thou to Foot Calculator

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How to Use the Calculator:

  1. Enter the value you want to convert in the 'From' field (Mil/Thou).
  2. The converted value in Foot will appear automatically in the 'To' field.
  3. Use the dropdown menus to select different units within the Length category.
  4. Click the swap button (⇌) to reverse the conversion direction.

How to Convert Mil/Thou to Foot

Converting Mil/Thou to Foot involves multiplying the value by a specific conversion factor, as shown in the formula below.

Formula:

1 Mil/Thou = 8.3333e-5 feet

Example Calculation:

Convert 10 mils: 10 × 8.3333e-5 = 0.000833333 feet

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What is a Mil/Thou and a Foot?

A mil (also known as a thou) is a unit of length equal to one thousandth of an inch (0.001 inches or 25.4 micrometers).

The foot (plural: feet) is a unit of length in the British imperial and United States customary systems of measurement. It is defined as exactly 12 inches or 0.3048 meters.

Note: The Mil/Thou is part of the imperial/US customary system, primarily used in the US, UK, and Canada for everyday measurements. The Foot belongs to the imperial/US customary system.

History of the Mil/Thou and Foot

The unit originates from precision engineering and manufacturing where small tolerances are critical.

The foot has been used as a unit of length since antiquity, often based on the length of a human foot. Its exact length varied significantly over time and location until the international agreement in 1959 defined it precisely in terms of the meter.

Common Uses for mils and feet

Explore the typical applications for both Mil/Thou (imperial/US) and Foot (imperial/US) to understand their common contexts.

Common Uses for mils

  • Measuring thickness of materials (e.g., paper, plastic film, coatings)
  • Specifying manufacturing tolerances
  • Electronics (e.g., PCB trace widths)

Common Uses for feet

  • Human Height: Measuring human height in the US and UK.
  • US Dimensions: Measuring room dimensions, furniture sizes, and building layouts in the US.
  • Aviation: Aviation altitude measurements (globally).
  • US Construction: Construction and surveying in the US.
  • Sports Fields: Describing lengths in sports fields (e.g., American football).

Frequently Asked Questions

Questions About Mil/Thou (mil)

Is a mil the same as a millimeter?

No, a mil (0.001 inches) is much smaller than a millimeter (0.001 meters). 1 millimeter is approximately 39.37 mils.

Is 'mil' short for millimeter?

No, 'mil' is short for the Latin 'mille', meaning thousandth (of an inch). It is not an abbreviation for millimeter (mm).

What does 'thou' mean in this context?

'Thou' is another common name for a mil, also meaning one thousandth (of an inch). It is frequently used in engineering and machining.

About Foot (ft)

How many inches are in a foot?

There are exactly 12 inches (in) in 1 foot (ft).

How many feet are in a yard?

There are exactly 3 feet (ft) in 1 yard (yd).

How many feet are in a mile?

There are exactly 5,280 feet (ft) in 1 mile (mi).

Conversion Table: Mil/Thou to Foot

Mil/Thou (mil)Foot (ft)
10
50
100.001
250.002
500.004
1000.008
5000.042
1,0000.083

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