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This quick and easy calculator will convert Mils (mil) to Centimeters (cm) and show formula, brief history on the units and quick maths for the conversion.

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Quick Reference for Converting Mils to Centimeters

Formula
cm = mil / 393.7
Quick Rough Maths
To get the Centimeters, divide the number of Mils by 393.7
Mils (mil) in 1 Centimetre
There are 393.7 Mils in 1 Centimetre
Centimeters (cm) in 1 Mil
There are 0 Centimeters in 1 Mil

Unit Information

Mil
/mɪl/
Symbol: mil
Unit System: Imperial

What is the Mil?

The mil is a unit of length in the imperial unit system and uses the symbol mil (or sometimes thou).

A mil in one one-thousandth of an inch (0.001 inches) or 25.4 μm.

The mil is still used in the US to measure thickness of various materials.

Centimetre
/ˈsɛntɪmiːtə/
Symbol: cm
Unit System: SI

What is the Centimetre?

The centimetre is a unit of length and is a multiple of the metre; an SI derived unit. It has the symbol cm.

A centimetre is equal to 0.01m. It is also ≈ 0.3937in.

Centimetres are used in maps to scale up conversions to real world measurements.


Conversion Tables for Mils (mil) to Centimeters (cm)