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The mil is a unit of measurement commonly used in various fields, including manufacturing and meteorology. Originating from the Latin word “millesimum,” meaning “thousandth,” a mil represents one-thousandth of an inch (0.001 inches). Its precision makes it indispensable for industries where exact measurements are crucial, such as printing and engineering. In the world of meteorology, mils are used to measure precipitation, helping to forecast weather conditions accurately.

Interestingly, the term “mil” is also often used interchangeably with “thou,” especially in the machining and engineering sectors. This small yet significant unit plays a vital role in ensuring quality control and standardization across different industries, highlighting its essential presence in our everyday life and technological advancements.

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The US Survey Foot might seem like an unassuming unit, but it’s steeped in the very history of American land measurement. Unlike the International Foot, which is precisely defined as 0.3048 meters, the US Survey Foot is ever-so-slightly longer at approximately 0.3048006 meters. This minuscule difference stems from surveying practices established in the early 19th century and has historically been used for mapping and property delineation across the United States. Integral to the country’s westward expansion, the US Survey Foot played a pivotal role in the division and sale of public lands—underscoring its foundational impact on both real estate and infrastructure.

Despite its historical significance, the US Survey Foot was officially deprecated at the end of 2022, as the US moves towards a unified use of the International Foot for federal geodetic surveys. This transition simplifies engineering and scientific calculations, streamlining US standards with global practices. The legacy of the US Survey Foot, however, serves as a fascinating footnote in the story of American land development, marking an era when precise measurements charted the course of a growing nation.

> Mils to US Survey Feet Conversion Table

Mils US Survey Feet
0 mil 0 ft-us
10 mil 0.000833332 ft-us
20 mil 0.00166666 ft-us
30 mil 0.0025 ft-us
40 mil 0.00333333 ft-us
50 mil 0.00416666 ft-us
60 mil 0.00499999 ft-us
70 mil 0.00583332 ft-us
80 mil 0.00666665 ft-us
90 mil 0.00749999 ft-us
100 mil 0.00833332 ft-us
110 mil 0.00916665 ft-us
120 mil 0.00999998 ft-us
130 mil 0.0108333 ft-us
140 mil 0.0116666 ft-us
150 mil 0.0125 ft-us
160 mil 0.0133333 ft-us
170 mil 0.0141666 ft-us
180 mil 0.015 ft-us
190 mil 0.0158333 ft-us
200 mil 0.0166666 ft-us
210 mil 0.0175 ft-us
220 mil 0.0183333 ft-us
230 mil 0.0191666 ft-us
240 mil 0.02 ft-us
250 mil 0.0208333 ft-us
260 mil 0.0216666 ft-us
270 mil 0.0225 ft-us
280 mil 0.0233333 ft-us
290 mil 0.0241666 ft-us
300 mil 0.025 ft-us
310 mil 0.0258333 ft-us
320 mil 0.0266666 ft-us
330 mil 0.0274999 ft-us
340 mil 0.0283333 ft-us
350 mil 0.0291666 ft-us
360 mil 0.0299999 ft-us
370 mil 0.0308333 ft-us
380 mil 0.0316666 ft-us
390 mil 0.0324999 ft-us
400 mil 0.0333333 ft-us
410 mil 0.0341666 ft-us
420 mil 0.0349999 ft-us
430 mil 0.0358333 ft-us
440 mil 0.0366666 ft-us
450 mil 0.0374999 ft-us
460 mil 0.0383333 ft-us
470 mil 0.0391666 ft-us
480 mil 0.0399999 ft-us
490 mil 0.0408333 ft-us
500 mil 0.0416666 ft-us
510 mil 0.0424999 ft-us
520 mil 0.0433332 ft-us
530 mil 0.0441666 ft-us
540 mil 0.0449999 ft-us
550 mil 0.0458332 ft-us
560 mil 0.0466666 ft-us
570 mil 0.0474999 ft-us
580 mil 0.0483332 ft-us
590 mil 0.0491666 ft-us
600 mil 0.0499999 ft-us
610 mil 0.0508332 ft-us
620 mil 0.0516666 ft-us
630 mil 0.0524999 ft-us
640 mil 0.0533332 ft-us
650 mil 0.0541666 ft-us
660 mil 0.0549999 ft-us
670 mil 0.0558332 ft-us
680 mil 0.0566666 ft-us
690 mil 0.0574999 ft-us
700 mil 0.0583332 ft-us
710 mil 0.0591665 ft-us
720 mil 0.0599999 ft-us
730 mil 0.0608332 ft-us
740 mil 0.0616665 ft-us
750 mil 0.0624999 ft-us
760 mil 0.0633332 ft-us
770 mil 0.0641665 ft-us
780 mil 0.0649999 ft-us
790 mil 0.0658332 ft-us
800 mil 0.0666665 ft-us
810 mil 0.0674999 ft-us
820 mil 0.0683332 ft-us
830 mil 0.0691665 ft-us
840 mil 0.0699999 ft-us
850 mil 0.0708332 ft-us
860 mil 0.0716665 ft-us
870 mil 0.0724999 ft-us
880 mil 0.0733332 ft-us
890 mil 0.0741665 ft-us
900 mil 0.0749999 ft-us
910 mil 0.0758332 ft-us
920 mil 0.0766665 ft-us
930 mil 0.0774998 ft-us
940 mil 0.0783332 ft-us
950 mil 0.0791665 ft-us
960 mil 0.0799998 ft-us
970 mil 0.0808332 ft-us
980 mil 0.0816665 ft-us
990 mil 0.0824998 ft-us
1000 mil 0.0833332 ft-us