Convert mil to terameter
Please provide values below to convert mil [mil, thou] to terameter [Tm], or Convert terameter to mil.
How to Convert Mil to Terameter
1 mil, thou = 2.54e-17 Tm
Example: convert 15 mil, thou to Tm:
15 mil, thou = 15 × 2.54e-17 Tm = 3.81e-16 Tm
Mil to Terameter 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.
Terameter
A terameter is a unit of length in the metric system equal to 10^12 meters.
History/Origin
The prefix "tera-" for 10^12 was adopted by the CGPM (General Conference on Weights and Measures) in 1960.
Current Use
The terameter is used for measuring distances within our solar system, such as the distances of outer planets from the Sun.