Convert kilometer to mil
Please provide values below to convert kilometer [km] to mil [mil, thou], or Convert mil to kilometer.
How to Convert Kilometer to Mil
1 km = 39370078.7401575 mil, thou
Example: convert 15 km to mil, thou:
15 km = 15 × 39370078.7401575 mil, thou = 590551181.102362 mil, thou
Kilometer to Mil Conversion Table
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Kilometer
A kilometer is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one thousand meters.
History/Origin
The term "kilometer" is derived from the Greek words "khilioi" (thousand) and "metron" (measure). The kilometer was first defined as part of the metric system in France in 1795.
Current Use
The kilometer is the most widely used unit of distance for road signs and travel distances in the world, with the notable exceptions of the United States and the United Kingdom.
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.