Mils to Centimeters
Convert mils (mil) to centimeters (cm). Type in either box; the other updates as you go.
How to convert mils to centimeters
To convert mils to centimeters, multiply the number of mils by 0.00254.
Example
Convert 5 mils to centimeters:
Mil to centimeter conversion chart
| Mils (mil) | Centimeters (cm) |
|---|---|
| 1 mil | 0.00254 cm |
| 2 mil | 0.00508 cm |
| 3 mil | 0.00762 cm |
| 4 mil | 0.01016 cm |
| 5 mil | 0.0127 cm |
| 6 mil | 0.01524 cm |
| 7 mil | 0.01778 cm |
| 8 mil | 0.02032 cm |
| 9 mil | 0.02286 cm |
| 10 mil | 0.0254 cm |
| 12 mil | 0.03048 cm |
| 15 mil | 0.0381 cm |
| 20 mil | 0.0508 cm |
| 25 mil | 0.0635 cm |
| 30 mil | 0.0762 cm |
| 40 mil | 0.1016 cm |
| 50 mil | 0.127 cm |
| 60 mil | 0.1524 cm |
| 70 mil | 0.1778 cm |
| 75 mil | 0.1905 cm |
| 80 mil | 0.2032 cm |
| 90 mil | 0.2286 cm |
| 100 mil | 0.254 cm |
| 150 mil | 0.381 cm |
| 200 mil | 0.508 cm |
| 250 mil | 0.635 cm |
| 500 mil | 1.27 cm |
| 1,000 mil | 2.54 cm |
Going the other way? See the centimeters to mils chart.
About the units
Mil (mil)
A mil (thou) is one thousandth of an inch, or 0.0254 millimeters. It is used for the thickness of plastic sheeting, coatings and wire.
Centimeter (cm)
A centimeter is one hundredth of a meter, about the width of a fingernail. Height, clothing and screen sizes are given in centimeters in most of the world.
Frequently asked questions
How many centimeters are in a mil?
There are 0.00254 centimeters in a mil.
How many mils are in a centimeter?
There are 393.7007874 mils in a centimeter.
How do you convert mils to centimeters?
To convert mils to centimeters, multiply the number of mils by 0.00254.
What is 5 mils in centimeters?
5 mils equals 0.0127 centimeters.
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