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.
Originating from the Old English word “geard,” the yard has historical roots in measuring land and property—dating back to when it was considered the average length of a stride. Interestingly, the yard as a standardized unit became more consistent with the rule of Henry I of England in the 12th century, who established it to be the distance from his nose to the thumb of his outstretched arm. Today, a yard is specifically defined as 0.9144 meters.
Yards are not only pivotal in everyday measurements, but they also play an iconic role in sports. For instance, American football and golf heavily rely on this unit for measuring distances on fields and courses, affecting strategies and outcomes. These unique uses showcase the yard’s adaptability across various fields.
| Mils | Yards |
|---|---|
0
mil
|
0
yd
|
10
mil
|
0.000277778
yd
|
20
mil
|
0.000555556
yd
|
30
mil
|
0.000833333
yd
|
40
mil
|
0.00111111
yd
|
50
mil
|
0.00138889
yd
|
60
mil
|
0.00166667
yd
|
70
mil
|
0.00194444
yd
|
80
mil
|
0.00222222
yd
|
90
mil
|
0.0025
yd
|
100
mil
|
0.00277778
yd
|
110
mil
|
0.00305556
yd
|
120
mil
|
0.00333333
yd
|
130
mil
|
0.00361111
yd
|
140
mil
|
0.00388889
yd
|
150
mil
|
0.00416667
yd
|
160
mil
|
0.00444444
yd
|
170
mil
|
0.00472222
yd
|
180
mil
|
0.005
yd
|
190
mil
|
0.00527778
yd
|
200
mil
|
0.00555556
yd
|
210
mil
|
0.00583333
yd
|
220
mil
|
0.00611111
yd
|
230
mil
|
0.00638889
yd
|
240
mil
|
0.00666667
yd
|
250
mil
|
0.00694444
yd
|
260
mil
|
0.00722222
yd
|
270
mil
|
0.0075
yd
|
280
mil
|
0.00777778
yd
|
290
mil
|
0.00805556
yd
|
300
mil
|
0.00833333
yd
|
310
mil
|
0.00861111
yd
|
320
mil
|
0.00888889
yd
|
330
mil
|
0.00916667
yd
|
340
mil
|
0.00944444
yd
|
350
mil
|
0.00972222
yd
|
360
mil
|
0.01
yd
|
370
mil
|
0.0102778
yd
|
380
mil
|
0.0105556
yd
|
390
mil
|
0.0108333
yd
|
400
mil
|
0.0111111
yd
|
410
mil
|
0.0113889
yd
|
420
mil
|
0.0116667
yd
|
430
mil
|
0.0119444
yd
|
440
mil
|
0.0122222
yd
|
450
mil
|
0.0125
yd
|
460
mil
|
0.0127778
yd
|
470
mil
|
0.0130556
yd
|
480
mil
|
0.0133333
yd
|
490
mil
|
0.0136111
yd
|
500
mil
|
0.0138889
yd
|
510
mil
|
0.0141667
yd
|
520
mil
|
0.0144444
yd
|
530
mil
|
0.0147222
yd
|
540
mil
|
0.015
yd
|
550
mil
|
0.0152778
yd
|
560
mil
|
0.0155556
yd
|
570
mil
|
0.0158333
yd
|
580
mil
|
0.0161111
yd
|
590
mil
|
0.0163889
yd
|
600
mil
|
0.0166667
yd
|
610
mil
|
0.0169444
yd
|
620
mil
|
0.0172222
yd
|
630
mil
|
0.0175
yd
|
640
mil
|
0.0177778
yd
|
650
mil
|
0.0180556
yd
|
660
mil
|
0.0183333
yd
|
670
mil
|
0.0186111
yd
|
680
mil
|
0.0188889
yd
|
690
mil
|
0.0191667
yd
|
700
mil
|
0.0194444
yd
|
710
mil
|
0.0197222
yd
|
720
mil
|
0.02
yd
|
730
mil
|
0.0202778
yd
|
740
mil
|
0.0205556
yd
|
750
mil
|
0.0208333
yd
|
760
mil
|
0.0211111
yd
|
770
mil
|
0.0213889
yd
|
780
mil
|
0.0216667
yd
|
790
mil
|
0.0219444
yd
|
800
mil
|
0.0222222
yd
|
810
mil
|
0.0225
yd
|
820
mil
|
0.0227778
yd
|
830
mil
|
0.0230556
yd
|
840
mil
|
0.0233333
yd
|
850
mil
|
0.0236111
yd
|
860
mil
|
0.0238889
yd
|
870
mil
|
0.0241667
yd
|
880
mil
|
0.0244444
yd
|
890
mil
|
0.0247222
yd
|
900
mil
|
0.025
yd
|
910
mil
|
0.0252778
yd
|
920
mil
|
0.0255556
yd
|
930
mil
|
0.0258333
yd
|
940
mil
|
0.0261111
yd
|
950
mil
|
0.0263889
yd
|
960
mil
|
0.0266667
yd
|
970
mil
|
0.0269444
yd
|
980
mil
|
0.0272222
yd
|
990
mil
|
0.0275
yd
|
1000
mil
|
0.0277778
yd
|
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