Convert nanometer to mil
Please provide values below to convert nanometer [nm] to mil [mil, thou], or Convert mil to nanometer.
How to Convert Nanometer to Mil
1 nm = 3.93700787401575e-05 mil, thou
Example: convert 15 nm to mil, thou:
15 nm = 15 × 3.93700787401575e-05 mil, thou = 0.000590551181102362 mil, thou
Nanometer to Mil Conversion Table
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Nanometer
A nanometer is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one billionth of a meter.
History/Origin
The term “nanometer” gained prominence in the late 20th century with the advent of nanotechnology and the development of microscopes capable of observing objects at that scale.
Current Use
The nanometer is commonly used to express dimensions on an atomic and molecular scale. It is used to specify the wavelength of electromagnetic radiation near the visible part of the spectrum and in the field of nanotechnology.
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.