Mil Thickness
Mil Thickness
Measurement of container wall thickness where 1 mil equals 0.001 inches.
Mil thickness measures container wall thickness, where 1 mil equals 1/1000 of an inch (0.0254 mm). Standard 5-gallon pails typically have 70-90 mil walls. Thicker walls provide greater durability, stacking strength, and chemical resistance. Heavy-duty industrial pails often feature 90+ mil construction.