Inches to Mils (in to mil) Converter

How to convert inches to mils

Formulamil = in × 1,000

Multiply the value in inches by 1,000. To go the other way, multiply by 0.001 (or divide by 1,000).

An inch is larger than a mil: one inch contains 1,000 mils.

Worked examples

1 inch1 in × 1,000 = 1,000 mil
5 inches5 in × 1,000 = 5,000 mil
10 inches10 in × 1,000 = 10,000 mil
20 inches20 in × 1,000 = 20,000 mil
100 inches100 in × 1,000 = 100,000 mil

Inches to mils conversion table

Values are calculated by the conversion engine and rounded to 8 significant figures.

Inches to mils: 0.1–10 in
Inches (in)	Mils (mil)
0.1 in	100 mil
0.25 in	250 mil
0.5 in	500 mil
1 in	1,000 mil
2 in	2,000 mil
3 in	3,000 mil
4 in	4,000 mil
5 in	5,000 mil
6 in	6,000 mil
7 in	7,000 mil
8 in	8,000 mil
9 in	9,000 mil
10 in	10,000 mil

Inches to mils: 12–1,000 in
Inches (in)	Mils (mil)
12 in	12,000 mil
15 in	15,000 mil
20 in	20,000 mil
25 in	25,000 mil
30 in	30,000 mil
40 in	40,000 mil
50 in	50,000 mil
75 in	75,000 mil
100 in	100,000 mil
250 in	250,000 mil
500 in	500,000 mil
1,000 in	1,000,000 mil

About the units

Inch (in)

A US customary and imperial unit defined as exactly 25.4 mm since 1959. Twelve inches make a foot. Screen sizes, tire diameters and lumber dimensions are usually given in inches. One inch equals 0.0254 meters (m).

Mil (mil)

One thousandth of an inch (0.0254 mm). Used for plastic-film and coating thickness and machining tolerances. One mil equals 0.0000254 meters (m).

Frequently asked questions

How many mils are in one inch?

There are 1,000 mils in one inch, and this value is exact by definition.

How do I convert inches to mils?

Multiply the number of inches by 1,000. For example, 10 in × 1,000 = 10,000 mil.

How many inches are in one mil?

One mil equals 0.001 inches. That is the reverse factor, 1 ÷ 1,000.

What is 10 inches in mils?

10 in = 10,000 mil.

Is this in to mil converter accurate?

Yes. Both units are defined exactly in terms of SI units, so the conversion factor is exact; results are shown to 12 significant figures by default and you can change precision in the converter. Calculations run in your browser using the same tested engine that generated this page.

Inches to Mils Converter