Convert 500 Mil to Dekameter: 500 Mil in Dekameter
This calculator allows you to convert from Mil to Dekameter and in a reverse direction. To convert from Mil to Dekameter, enter the amount of Mil into the first input and to convert from Dekameter to Mil, enter the amount of Dekameter into the second input.
Every 1 Mil = 2.54E-6 Dekameter
and so, 500 Mil = 500 multiplied by 2.54E-6 = 0.00127 Dekameter.
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What is mil?
Mil or Thou is a unit of length which equals one thousandth of an inch. The thickness of different materials in U.S is measured in mils. The thickness of ID cards is about 30 mils.
It is important to differentiate between mill and millimeter which is 0.001 meter.
The following examples can help you to totally understand the size of mil: