1 mm equals 0.1 cm. To convert Millimeter to Centimeter, multiply the value by 0.1; divide by 0.1 to convert back. Enter any number above and the result appears instantly — free and entirely in your browser.
How do you convert Millimeter to Centimeter?
The conversion formula is cm = mm × 0.1. The conversion factor is fixed by definition, so the result is always exact.
Millimeter to Centimeter conversion table
| mm | cm |
|---|---|
| 1 mm | 0.1 cm |
| 5 mm | 0.5 cm |
| 10 mm | 1 cm |
| 50 mm | 5 cm |
| 100 mm | 10 cm |
What is Millimeter (mm)?
The millimetre (mm) is one thousandth of a metre, the smallest common metric length unit. It is used for rainfall, screw sizes and material thickness.
What is Centimeter (cm)?
The centimetre (cm) is one hundredth of a metre. It is the everyday metric unit for body height, paper sizes and small objects in most of the world.
Why convert Millimeter to Centimeter?
Most of the world measures length in metres and centimetres, while the US and UK also use inches, feet and miles. Converting between metric and imperial is a daily need for travel, DIY and online shopping.
By the 1959 international agreement, the inch is exactly 2.54 cm and the foot exactly 0.3048 m. So 1 metre = 3.2808 feet and 1 kilometre = 0.6214 miles.
How to convert Millimeter to Centimeter
- Enter the value in Millimeter into the left field of the converter.
- Read the result in Centimeter instantly in the right field — it updates automatically.
- Use the swap button to reverse the direction (Centimeter to Millimeter).
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