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Mil

One thousandth of an inch (0.001 in), about 25.4 microns; the unit for coating film thickness

Used across 7 Anvilfield field guides, most in Roofing.

Also defined as

  • Paving: One thousandth of an inch, the unit for wet and dry marking film thickness
  • Concrete: One thousandth of an inch; common under-slab sheets are 10, 15, and 20 mil

Where this shows up

PavingPavement marking and stripingConcreteUnder-slab vapor barrier and slab moistureRoofingEPDM rubber roof installationRoofingRoof coating mils and yieldPavingPavement marking materials and applicationRoofingTPO vs EPDM vs PVCConcreteBelow-grade waterproofing

Related terms

EPDMRetroreflectivityThermoplasticAHJBallastCool roofHydrostatic headMUTCD

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