--- title: Mils to Microns Thicknesses description: How thick is a mil, a micron, and what is the difference between MIL and gauge thickness? What is a Micrometre and is it the same thing as a Micron? Come in! --- - [Privacy Notice](https://www.globalplasticsheeting.com/privacy-notice?hsLang=en-us) | - [Shipping & Returns](https://www.globalplasticsheeting.com/shipping-and-returns?hsLang=en-us)   [![Global Plastic Sheeting, Plastic Sheeting Specialist](https://www.globalplasticsheeting.com/hs-fs/file-2336161311-png/images/logo-mobile.png)](https://www.globalplasticsheeting.com/?hsLang=en-us) ![side_img37](https://www.globalplasticsheeting.com/hs-fs/file-2350449328-png/images/side_img37.png) ![side_img37](https://www.globalplasticsheeting.com/hs-fs/file-2350449328-png/images/side_img37.png) Click to call from your cell: [+17605979298](tel:+17605979298) # Mils to Microns-What's thicker? ## How Thick is a Micron? **A micron** is a term representing a unit of measure in the metric system equal to 1 millionth of a meter in length (about 39 millionths of an inch). The average cross-section of a human hair is **50 microns**.   ## How Thick is a Mil? **A mil** is a measurement that equals one-**thousandth of an inch**, or 0.001 inch. Most human hair is One-**thousandth of inch**, or 0.001 inch. The most common size in the thickness rating for plastic sheeting is **6 mil**. This is 6-**thousandths of an inch**, or 0.006 inch.         ![How Thick is a Mil](https://www.globalplasticsheeting.com/hubfs/How%20Thick%20is%20a%20Mil-jpg.jpeg) [If you need an exact number click here to see a micron to mil calculator.](https://www.google.com/search?q=microns+compared+to+mils&rlz=1C1JZAP_enUS874US874&oq=microns+compared+to+mils&aqs=chrome..69i57.5888j0j15&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8)   ### What is a Micrometre and is it the same thing as a Micron? A micrometre which is the international Bureau of Weights and Measures spelling is called a micrometer in the USA and is also called a micron for short!  It is equal to 1×10−6 metre. The symbol used is μm.   ### What is the difference between MIL and gauge thickness? A “**mil**” is 1/1000th of an inch. ... **Gauge** is (100) x (**mils**),  or 0.3 **mils** = 30 **gauge**. To go from **mils** to microns, you multiply **mils** x 25.4.   ![Global Plastic Sheetings products are 99 percent made in the USA and are top quality. 765 597 9298](https://www.globalplasticsheeting.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Global%20Plastic%20Sheetings%20products%20are%2099%20percent%20made%20in%20the%20USA%20and%20are%20top%20quality.%20%20765%20597%209298.jpg?width=383&height=352&name=Global%20Plastic%20Sheetings%20products%20are%2099%20percent%20made%20in%20the%20USA%20and%20are%20top%20quality.%20%20765%20597%209298.jpg)     [![Resource page for Plastic Sheeting, Greenhouse Plastic, Fire Retardant Products, HDPE- LLDPE, Tapes 760 597 9298 Global plastic sheeting](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/32796/940f93a5-d754-4ad8-a7c1-f3c10def1138.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/32796/940f93a5-d754-4ad8-a7c1-f3c10def1138)   [![](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/32796/interactive-161513923687.png) ](https://www.globalplasticsheeting.com/hs/cta/wi/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLKRCpc0bjWEScGBH83yuEELA7knTYZBSDT4qR333WdiWDdLFYwItv0xaDPzZM1qqWgS%2Fixf8scUvpx6LPwxyeqxTaRQTUhbk1y7jXlOR7h2S2nBNE6DL%2FZM3OARs6H3lTuGtQXrSUzXwURSzOFgnvdG&webInteractiveContentId=161513923687&portalId=32796&hsLang=en-us)  [![New call-to-action](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/32796/328fed49-04e8-46bb-be0f-2f19e6a44e12.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/32796/328fed49-04e8-46bb-be0f-2f19e6a44e12)  [![Search for Fire Retardant films, tapes, greenhouse plastic](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/32796/5b9abe45-9e95-46a7-a36c-422a095c4829.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/32796/5b9abe45-9e95-46a7-a36c-422a095c4829)        ### May we answer any questions for you? - [Home](https://www.globalplasticsheeting.com/?hsLang=en-us) | - [ Privacy Policy |](https://www.globalplasticsheeting.com/privacy-notice?hsLang=en-us) - [Terms Of Service |](https://www.globalplasticsheeting.com/terms-of-service?hsLang=en-us) - [ Who Are We?](https://www.globalplasticsheeting.com/who-are-we-/?hsLang=en-us) | - [ Core Values](https://www.globalplasticsheeting.com/core-values-global-plastic-sheeting/?hsLang=en-us) | -   - [ Shipping | Returns](https://www.globalplasticsheeting.com/shipping-and-returns/?hsLang=en-us) |  - [Videos of Products](https://www.globalplasticsheeting.com/videos-of-products/?hsLang=en-us) | - [ SEARCH | ](https://www.globalplasticsheeting.com/search-for-plastic-sheeting-tapes-strapping?hsLang=en-us)GPS - [ Line Card |](https://www.globalplasticsheeting.com/gps-line-card-plastic-sheeting/?hsLang=en-us)[ Contact](https://www.globalplasticsheeting.com/contact-us/?hsLang=en-us) G3 Tapes, Inc.  (619)448-4439 11639 Riverside Drive Suite 103 Lakeside CA 92040