Convert mil to mile (Roman)
Please provide values below to convert mil [mil, thou] to mile (Roman) [mi (Roman)], or Convert mile (Roman) to mil.
How to Convert Mil to Mile (Roman)
1 mil, thou = 1.7164435290079e-08 mi (Roman)
Example: convert 15 mil, thou to mi (Roman):
15 mil, thou = 15 × 1.7164435290079e-08 mi (Roman) = 2.57466529351184e-07 mi (Roman)
Mil to Mile (Roman) 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.
Mile (Roman)
The Roman mile (mille passus) consisted of 1,000 paces, which was about 1,480 meters.
History/Origin
The Roman mile was established by the Roman military and was used throughout the Roman Empire. A pace was considered to be two steps.
Current Use
The Roman mile is an obsolete unit of measurement.