Convert Thou to Kilometer
Convert thou to kilometers by entering a value below.
How to Convert Thou to Kilometers
The thou and kilometer are both units of length. 1 kilometer equals 39370078.74 thou. This means to convert thou to kilometers, you divide by 39370078.74.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 thou to kilometers:
We need to convert thou to kilometers
Since 1 km = 39370078.74 thou, divide by 39370078.74
5 ÷ 39370078.74 = 1.27e-7
5 thou = 1.27e-7 km
Thou to Kilometer Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common thou to kilometer conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Thou (thou) | Kilometers (km) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 thou | 2.54e-9 km |
| 0.5 thou | 1.27e-8 km |
| 1 thou | 2.54e-8 km |
| 2 thou | 5.08e-8 km |
| 5 thou | 1.27e-7 km |
| 10 thou | 2.54e-7 km |
| 25 thou | 6.35e-7 km |
| 50 thou | 1.27e-6 km |
| 100 thou | 2.54e-6 km |
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.
Kilometer (km)
A kilometer (km) is a metric unit of length equal to 1,000 meters or approximately 0.621 miles. Kilometers are the standard unit for measuring road distances, running races, and geographic distances in most countries worldwide. Common conversions: 1 km = 0.621 miles, 1 mile = 1.609 km.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert thou to kilometers?
To convert thou to kilometers, divide the value by 39370078.74. For example, 10 thou = 2.54e-7 km.
How many kilometers are in 1 thou?
1 thou equals 2.54e-8 kilometers.
What is the formula for thou to kilometers?
The formula is: km = thou ÷ 39370078.74.