Convert yard to mil
Please provide values below to convert yard [yd] to mil [mil, thou], or Convert mil to yard.
How to Convert Yard to Mil
1 yd = 36000 mil, thou
Example: convert 15 yd to mil, thou:
15 yd = 15 × 36000 mil, thou = 540000 mil, thou
Yard to Mil Conversion Table
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Yard
A yard is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems of measurement, equal to 3 feet or 36 inches.
History/Origin
The origin of the yard is uncertain, but it is believed to have been derived from the length of a man's belt or girdle. The yard was standardized as part of the English (and later British Imperial) system of units.
Current Use
The yard is commonly used for measuring land, in some sports like American football and golf, and for selling fabric.
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.