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Mils to mm

One mil is a thousandth of an inch, or 0.0254 mm. US drawings use it for circuit trace widths, film and sheet thickness, and coating depth.

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Common values

Formula

mm = mils × 0.0254

It is also called a thou — the same unit. The name resembles millimetre, but a mil is under a fortieth of one.

Frequently asked questions

Q. How many mm is 1 mils?

1 mils is 0.0254 mm, and 10 mils is 0.254 mm. Type any value in the box above to convert instantly.

Q. And how many mils is 1 mm?

1 mm is 39.3701 mils. This converter works both ways, so typing in the right box updates the left one.

Q. Where is this unit used?

It is also called a thou — the same unit. The name resembles millimetre, but a mil is under a fortieth of one.

Other converters

Traditional units (geun, doe, majigi and so on) vary by region and product.