Convert mil to league
Please provide values below to convert mil [mil, thou] to league [lea], or Convert league to mil.
How to Convert Mil to League
1 mil, thou = 5.26094276094276e-09 lea
Example: convert 15 mil, thou to lea:
15 mil, thou = 15 × 5.26094276094276e-09 lea = 7.89141414141414e-08 lea
Mil to League Conversion Table
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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.
League
A league is a unit of length that was common in Europe and Latin America, but is no longer an official unit in any nation. It was the distance a person could walk in an hour.
History/Origin
The league varied in length from country to country and even within the same country over time. The most common definition was three miles.
Current Use
The league is no longer in common use but is found in historical texts and literature.