Convert span (cloth) to mil
Please provide values below to convert span (cloth) [span] to mil [mil, thou], or Convert mil to span (cloth).
How to Convert Span (Cloth) to Mil
1 span = 9000 mil, thou
Example: convert 15 span to mil, thou:
15 span = 15 × 9000 mil, thou = 135000 mil, thou
Span (Cloth) to Mil Conversion Table
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Span (Cloth)
A span is an obsolete unit of length, typically about 9 inches, based on the distance between the tip of the thumb and the tip of the little finger when the hand is fully extended.
History/Origin
The span has been used as a unit of measurement for thousands of years in many different cultures.
Current Use
The span is no longer a standard unit of measurement.
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.