What is Mil, Micron, Gauge?

What is Mil, Micron, Gauge?

Mil, Micron (Mic) and Gauge are all measures of thickness. Various products are measured in each of the different units. For a quick conversion, please see the chart below:

Gauge
Mil
Micron
Millimeter
Inch
30
0.30
7.6
0.0076
0.0003
40
0.40
10
0.0101
0.0004
50
0.50
12.5
0.0127
0.0005
60
0.60
15
0.0152
0.0006
75
0.75
19
0.0190
0.0007
80
0.80
20
0.0203
0.0008
90
0.90
23
0.0228
0.0009
100
1.0
25
0.0254
0.0010
120
1.2
30
0.0304
0.0012
150
1.5
38
0.0380
0.0015

To take a more in-depth look at each of these measurements, take a look at our Measurement Guide on our Knowledge Center.

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