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Convert centiinch [cin] to mil [mil, thou]
Please provide values below to Convert centiinch [cin] to mil [mil, thou], or vice versa.
What is a Centiinch?
A centiinch is 0.01 inch (254 μm), mainly used in British engineering drawings. This decimal subdivision helped bridge imperial and metric systems during Britain's 20th century metric transition period.
What is a Mil/Thou?
A mil (or thou) is 0.001 inch (25.4 μm), crucial in precision engineering. The term 'thou' is preferred in machining to avoid confusion with millimeter. Human hair measures 3-5 thou, while printer paper is about 10 thou thick.
centiinch [cin] to mil [mil, thou] Conversion Table
| centiinch [cin] | mil [mil, thou] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 centiinch [cin] | 0.1 mil [mil, thou] |
| 0.1 centiinch [cin] | 1 mil [mil, thou] |
| 1 centiinch [cin] | 10 mil [mil, thou] |
| 2 centiinch [cin] | 20 mil [mil, thou] |
| 3 centiinch [cin] | 30 mil [mil, thou] |
| 5 centiinch [cin] | 50 mil [mil, thou] |
| 10 centiinch [cin] | 100 mil [mil, thou] |
| 20 centiinch [cin] | 200 mil [mil, thou] |
| 50 centiinch [cin] | 500 mil [mil, thou] |
| 100 centiinch [cin] | 1000 mil [mil, thou] |
| 1000 centiinch [cin] | 10000 mil [mil, thou] |
How to Convert centiinch [cin] to mil [mil, thou]
1 centiinch [cin] = 10 mil [mil, thou]
1 mil [mil, thou] = 0.1 centiinch [cin]
Example: convert 15 centiinch [cin] to mil [mil, thou]:
15 × 10 = 150 mil [mil, thou]