Convert mil to link
Please provide values below to convert mil [mil, thou] to link [li], or Convert link to mil.
How to Convert Mil to Link
1 mil, thou = 0.000126262626262626 li
Example: convert 15 mil, thou to li:
15 mil, thou = 15 × 0.000126262626262626 li = 0.00189393939393939 li
Mil to Link Conversion Table
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Mil
A mil, also known as a thou, is a unit of length equal to one-thousandth of an inch.
History/Origin
The mil was introduced in the 19th century as a convenient unit for fine measurements in engineering and manufacturing.
Current Use
The mil is still used in some manufacturing and engineering contexts, particularly in the United States, for specifying the thickness of materials like paper and wire.
Link
A link, specifically Gunter's link, is a unit of length equal to 7.92 inches, or 1/100 of a chain.
History/Origin
The link is part of Gunter's chain, a surveying tool invented by Edmund Gunter in the 17th century.
Current Use
The link is an obsolete unit of measurement, but may be found in old land surveys.