Convert mils to cm
Mils to centimeters. Enter a value to convert, or use the mils to cm chart further down the page.
1 mil equals 0.00254 centimeters. Going the other way, 1 centimeter = 393.7007874 mils.
How to convert mils to cm
To convert mils to centimeters, multiply the mil value by 0.00254. You can also divide by 393.7007874 to get the same answer.
cm = mil × 0.00254
Worked example
Convert 15 mil to centimeters:
15 mil = 0.0381 cm
mils to cm conversion chart
Use this mils to cm table for quick reference without typing anything.
| mils (mil) | centimeters (cm) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 mil | 0.0000254 cm |
| 0.1 mil | 0.000254 cm |
| 1 mil | 0.00254 cm |
| 2 mil | 0.00508 cm |
| 3 mil | 0.00762 cm |
| 5 mil | 0.0127 cm |
| 10 mil | 0.0254 cm |
| 20 mil | 0.0508 cm |
| 50 mil | 0.127 cm |
| 100 mil | 0.254 cm |
| 1,000 mil | 2.54 cm |
What is a mil?
A mil, or thou, is one thousandth of an inch. It is the standard unit for sheet thickness, plating depth and printed-circuit-board trace widths in the US.
What is a centimeter?
The centimeter is one hundredth of a meter. It is the unit most people reach for when measuring body height, clothing, paper and everyday objects in metric countries.
Frequently asked questions
How many cm are in a mil?
1 mils equals 0.00254 cm. Going the other way, 1 cm is 393.7007874 mils.
How do you convert mils to cm?
To convert mils to centimeters, multiply the mil value by 0.00254. You can also divide by 393.7007874 to get the same answer.
What is 10 mils in cm?
10 mils equals 0.0254 cm. The conversion chart on this page lists the other values people look up most often.
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