Convert Thou to Inch

Convert thou to inches by entering a value below.

1 thou (thou) = 0.001 in (inches)
Fraction: 0 in

How to Convert Thou to Inches

The thou and inch are both units of length. By definition, 1 inch equals exactly 1000 thou. This means to convert thou to inches, you divide by 1000.

Formula

inches = thou ÷ 1000

Step-by-Step Example

Convert 5 thou to inches:

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Convert 5 thou to inches

We need to convert thou to inches

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Apply the formula

Since 1 in = 1000 thou, divide by 1000

5 ÷ 1000 = 0.005

Answer

5 thou = 0.005 in

Thou to Inch Conversion Table

Quick reference table for common thou to inch conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.

Thou (thou) Inches (in)
0.1 thou 0.0001 in
0.5 thou 0.0005 in
1 thou 0.001 in
2 thou 0.002 in
5 thou 0.005 in
10 thou 0.01 in
25 thou 0.025 in
50 thou 0.05 in
100 thou 0.1 in

About These Units

Thou (thou)

A thou, also called mil, is an imperial unit equal to 1/1000 inch or 0.0254 millimeters. Thou measurements are used in manufacturing, engineering, and specifying material thickness (plastic films, paper, wire diameter). One inch equals 1,000 thou.

Inch (in)

An inch (in or ") is an imperial unit equal to 1/12 foot or exactly 2.54 centimeters. Inches measure screen sizes (TVs, monitors, phones), paper dimensions, rainfall, and small objects in the US, UK, and Canada. There are 25.4 millimeters in one inch.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I convert thou to inches?

To convert thou to inches, divide the value by 1000. For example, 10 thou = 0.01 in.

How many inches are in 1 thou?

1 thou equals 0.001 inches.

What is the formula for thou to inches?

The formula is: in = thou ÷ 1000.