Convert mils to inches
Mils to inches. Enter a value to convert, or use the mils to inches chart further down the page.
1 mil equals 0.001 inches. Going the other way, 1 inch = 1,000 mils.
How to convert mils to inches
To convert mils to inches, multiply the mil value by 0.001. You can also divide by 1000 to get the same answer.
in = mil × 0.001
Worked example
Convert 15 mil to inches:
15 mil = 0.015 in
15 mil in other forms
| Form | Value | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Nearest 1/16 inch | 0″ | ≈ 0 in |
| Nearest 1/32 inch | 0″ | ≈ 0 in |
mils to inches conversion chart
Use this mils to inches table for quick reference without typing anything.
| mils (mil) | inches (in) | Nearest 1/16″ |
|---|---|---|
| 0.01 mil | 0.00001 in | 0″ |
| 0.1 mil | 0.0001 in | 0″ |
| 1 mil | 0.001 in | 0″ |
| 2 mil | 0.002 in | 0″ |
| 3 mil | 0.003 in | 0″ |
| 5 mil | 0.005 in | 0″ |
| 10 mil | 0.01 in | 0″ |
| 20 mil | 0.02 in | 0″ |
| 50 mil | 0.05 in | 1/16″ |
| 100 mil | 0.1 in | 1/8″ |
| 1,000 mil | 1 in | 1″ |
What is a mil?
A mil, or thou, is one thousandth of an inch. It is the standard unit for sheet thickness, plating depth and printed-circuit-board trace widths in the US.
What is an inch?
The inch has been defined as exactly 25.4 millimeters since the 1959 international yard and pound agreement. It is the base unit of the imperial and US customary length system and is still standard for screen sizes, pipe diameters and construction in the United States.
Frequently asked questions
How many inches are in a mil?
1 mils equals 0.001 inches. Going the other way, 1 inches is 1,000 mils.
How do you convert mils to inches?
To convert mils to inches, multiply the mil value by 0.001. You can also divide by 1000 to get the same answer.
What is 10 mils in inches?
10 mils equals 0.01 inches. The conversion chart on this page lists the other values people look up most often.
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