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Convert Thousandths of an inch to Microns (thou to um)
1 thou = 25.4 um. Surface finish and film thickness specs across unit systems.
Thousandths of an inch to microns conversion table
| thou | um |
|---|---|
| 1 thou | 25.4 um |
| 5 thou | 127 um |
| 10 thou | 254 um |
| 25 thou | 635 um |
| 50 thou | 1270 um |
| 100 thou | 2540 um |
| 250 thou | 6350 um |
How to convert thousandths of an inch to microns
Multiply the value in thousandths of an inch by 25.4 to get microns. 1 thou equals 25.4 um, and 1 um equals 0.03937 thou.
About these units
A thou (or mil) is one thousandth of an inch, written 0.001 in. Machinists quote fits, shim sizes, and coating thicknesses in thou.
The micron (micrometer) is one millionth of a meter. Surface finish, plating thickness, filtration ratings, and semiconductor features are specified in microns.
Common questions
How many microns are in a thousandths of an inch?
1 thou equals 25.4 um.
How do you convert thousandths of an inch to microns?
Multiply the value in thousandths of an inch by 25.4 to get microns. 1 thou equals 25.4 um, and 1 um equals 0.03937 thou.