Convert Thou to Inch
Convert thou to inches by entering a value below.
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
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 thou to inches:
We need to convert thou to inches
Since 1 in = 1000 thou, divide by 1000
5 ÷ 1000 = 0.005
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.