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Let's convert Centimeters (cm) to Mils (mil)

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

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Quick Reference for Converting Centimeters to Mils

Formula

mil = cm x 393.7

Quick Rough Maths

To get the Mils, multiply the number of Centimeters by 393.7

Centimeters (cm) in 1 Mil

There are 0 Centimeters in 1 Mil

Mils (mil) in 1 Centimetre

There are 393.7 Mils in 1 Centimetre

Unit Information

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.

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.