What is a mil [mil, thou]?

A mil, also called a thou, is a length unit equal to one thousandth of an inch (0.001 in), used mainly in manufacturing and electronics.

A pole, also known as a rod or perch, is a traditional English unit of length equaling 16.5 feet, commonly used in surveying and land measurement.

Why are conversions from mil to pole resulting in very small numbers?

Because mil is a very small unit and pole is a much larger unit, converted values are very small decimal numbers.

How to Convert from Mil [mil, thou] to Pole?

Convert units of length from mil (also known as thou) to pole using this online converter. Ideal for engineering, manufacturing, and historical surveying conversions.

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What Is This Tool?

This converter allows you to change length measurements from mil [mil, thou], a small unit used in manufacturing and electronics, into poles, a traditional English length unit commonly found in historical surveying and land measurement.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the length value in mil [mil, thou]
Select the 'mil [mil, thou]' as the input unit
Choose 'pole' as the output unit
Click convert to see the equivalent value in poles

Key Features

Converts length from mil [mil, thou] to pole with a precise conversion rate
Supports applications in manufacturing, electronics, and historical land surveying
Browser-based and easy to use with a straightforward interface

Examples

1000 mil equals 0.00505 pole using the formula 1000 × 0.0000050505050505051
500 mil equals 0.002525 pole as calculated by 500 × 0.0000050505050505051

Common Use Cases

Translating small precision lengths from manufacturing or electronics to larger surveying units
Interpreting measurements on historical British and colonial property and cadastral documents
Converting survey measurements to update old records in metric or imperial units

Tips & Best Practices

Use this tool for converting very small thicknesses and clearances into larger land measurements
Apply it when analyzing historical maps or deeds referencing poles or rods
Be mindful that results will often be very small decimal values due to unit size differences

Limitations

Conversions yield tiny decimal results because mil is a micro-length unit and pole is large
Pole is a traditional unit now rarely used outside historical or surveying contexts

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a mil [mil, thou]?: A mil, also called a thou, is a length unit equal to one thousandth of an inch (0.001 in), used mainly in manufacturing and electronics.
What is a pole?: A pole, also known as a rod or perch, is a traditional English unit of length equaling 16.5 feet, commonly used in surveying and land measurement.
Why are conversions from mil to pole resulting in very small numbers?: Because mil is a very small unit and pole is a much larger unit, converted values are very small decimal numbers.

Key Terminology

Mil [mil, thou]: A unit of length equal to 0.001 inch, used for specifying small thicknesses, clearances, and tolerances.
Pole: A traditional English unit of length equal to 16.5 feet, used mainly in surveying and land measurement.

Quick Knowledge Check

Which unit is smaller?

Pole

Mil [mil, thou]

They are the same

What is the pole primarily used for?

Small thickness measurements

Historical surveying and land measurement

Modern electronics manufacturing

What does one mil equal in inches?

One thousandth of an inch

One sixteenth of an inch

One hundredth of an inch

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