Mils
Mils is the plural form of mil, a term used in two different measurement contexts. In general writing about measurements, mils may refer to either a unit of length or an angular unit, depending on the field of application. The term is also encountered in consumer and industrial contexts where precise thickness or coating measurements are important.
As a unit of length, a mil equals one thousandth of an inch. This thickness unit is
As an angular unit, mil (often called milliradian in full) is defined as one thousandth of a
Because mil has distinct meanings in length and angle, context is essential to determine which definition is