Follow these steps to convert given Millimeters value from Millimeters units to Centimeters units.
To convert given length from Millimeters to Centimeters, use the following formula.
The following table gives some of the most used conversions from Millimeters to Centimeters.
Millimeters (mm) | Centimeters (cm) |
---|---|
0 mm | 0 cm |
1 mm | 0.1 cm |
2 mm | 0.2 cm |
3 mm | 0.3 cm |
4 mm | 0.4 cm |
5 mm | 0.5 cm |
6 mm | 0.6 cm |
7 mm | 0.7 cm |
8 mm | 0.8 cm |
9 mm | 0.9 cm |
10 mm | 1 cm |
20 mm | 2 cm |
50 mm | 5 cm |
100 mm | 10 cm |
1000 mm | 100 cm |
10000 mm | 1000 cm |
100000 mm | 10000 cm |
A millimeter (mm) is a unit of length in the International System of Units (SI). One millimeter is equivalent to 0.001 meters or approximately 0.03937 inches.
The millimeter is defined as one-thousandth of a meter, making it a precise measurement for small distances.
Millimeters are used worldwide to measure length and distance in various fields, including engineering, manufacturing, and everyday life. Many industries, especially those requiring high precision, have adopted the millimeter as a standard unit of measurement for small lengths.
A centimeter (cm) is a unit of length in the International System of Units (SI). One centimeter is equivalent to 0.01 meters or approximately 0.3937 inches.
The centimeter is defined as one-hundredth of a meter, making it a convenient measurement for smaller lengths.
Centimeters are used worldwide to measure length and distance in various fields, including science, engineering, and everyday life. They are commonly used in everyday measurements, such as height, width, and depth of objects, as well as in educational settings.
{ "conversion": "millimeters-centimeters", "x_slug": "millimeters", "y_slug": "centimeters", "x": "mm", "y": "cm", "x_desc": "Millimeters", "y_desc": "Centimeters", "category": "Length", "symbol": "m", "formula": "x / 10", "precision": 16, "examples": "<div class=\"example\">\n <div class=\"example_head\"><span class=\"example_n\">1</span>\n <h3 class=\"question\">Consider that a premium camera lens has a focal length of 85 millimeters.<br>Convert this focal length from millimeters to Centimeters.</h3></div>\n <h4 class=\"answer\">Answer:</h4>\n <p><strong>Given:</strong></p>\n <p>The length in millimeters is:</p>\n <p class=\"step\"><span>Length<sub>(Millimeters)</sub></span> = 85</p>\n <p><strong>Formula:</strong></p>\n <p>The formula to convert length from millimeters to centimeters is:</p>\n <p class=\"formula step\"><span>Length<sub>(Centimeters)</sub></span> = <span>Length<sub>(Millimeters)</sub></span> / 10</p>\n <p><strong>Substitution:</strong></p>\n <p>Substitute given weight <strong>Length<sub>(Millimeters)</sub> = 85</strong> in the above formula.</p>\n <p class=\"step\"><span>Length<sub>(Centimeters)</sub></span> = <span>85</span> / 10</p>\n <p class=\"step\"><span>Length<sub>(Centimeters)</sub></span> = 8.5</p>\n <p><strong>Final Answer:</strong></p>\n <p>Therefore, <strong>85 mm</strong> is equal to <strong>8.5 cm</strong>.</p>\n <p>The length is <strong>8.5 cm</strong>, in centimeters.</p>\n </div>\n <div class=\"example\">\n <div class=\"example_head\"><span class=\"example_n\">2</span>\n <h3 class=\"question\">Consider that a luxury watch's thickness is 12 millimeters.<br>Convert this thickness from millimeters to Centimeters.</h3></div>\n <h4 class=\"answer\">Answer:</h4>\n <p><strong>Given:</strong></p>\n <p>The length in millimeters is:</p>\n <p class=\"step\"><span>Length<sub>(Millimeters)</sub></span> = 12</p>\n <p><strong>Formula:</strong></p>\n <p>The formula to convert length from millimeters to centimeters is:</p>\n <p class=\"formula step\"><span>Length<sub>(Centimeters)</sub></span> = <span>Length<sub>(Millimeters)</sub></span> / 10</p>\n <p><strong>Substitution:</strong></p>\n <p>Substitute given weight <strong>Length<sub>(Millimeters)</sub> = 12</strong> in the above formula.</p>\n <p class=\"step\"><span>Length<sub>(Centimeters)</sub></span> = <span>12</span> / 10</p>\n <p class=\"step\"><span>Length<sub>(Centimeters)</sub></span> = 1.2</p>\n <p><strong>Final Answer:</strong></p>\n <p>Therefore, <strong>12 mm</strong> is equal to <strong>1.2 cm</strong>.</p>\n <p>The length is <strong>1.2 cm</strong>, in centimeters.</p>\n </div>\n ", "img": "<img class=\"conversion\" src=\"/images/unit/length/millimeters-centimeters.webp\" height=\"360\" width=\"640\" alt=\"Millimeters to Centimeters Converter | mm to cm\" />", "faqs": [ { "name": "How do I convert millimeters to centimeters?", "answer": "Divide the number of millimeters by 10 to get the equivalent in centimeters. For example, 50 mm ÷ 10 = 5 centimeters." }, { "name": "What is the formula for converting millimeters to centimeters?", "answer": "The formula is: centimeters = millimeters ÷ 10." }, { "name": "How many centimeters are in a millimeter?", "answer": "There are 0.1 centimeters in 1 millimeter." }, { "name": "Is 1 millimeter equal to 0.1 centimeters?", "answer": "Yes, 1 millimeter is equal to 0.1 centimeters." }, { "name": "How do I convert centimeters to millimeters?", "answer": "Multiply the number of centimeters by 10 to get the equivalent in millimeters. For example, 5 cm × 10 = 50 millimeters." }, { "name": "What is the difference between millimeters and centimeters?", "answer": "Millimeters and centimeters are both units of length in the metric system. One centimeter is equal to 10 millimeters." }, { "name": "How many centimeters are there in 5 millimeters?", "answer": "5 mm ÷ 10 = 0.5 centimeters." }, { "name": "How many centimeters are in 25 millimeters?", "answer": "25 mm ÷ 10 = 2.5 centimeters." }, { "name": "How do I use this millimeters to centimeters converter?", "answer": "Enter the value in millimeters that you want to convert, and the converter will automatically display the equivalent in centimeters." }, { "name": "Why do we divide by 10 to convert millimeters to centimeters?", "answer": "Because there are 10 millimeters in 1 centimeter, so dividing by 10 converts millimeters to centimeters." }, { "name": "What is the SI unit of length?", "answer": "The SI unit of length is the meter." }, { "name": "Are millimeters smaller than centimeters?", "answer": "Yes, millimeters are smaller than centimeters. One millimeter equals 0.1 centimeters." }, { "name": "How many centimeters are in 30 millimeters?", "answer": "30 mm ÷ 10 = 3 centimeters." }, { "name": "How to convert 75 millimeters to centimeters?", "answer": "75 mm ÷ 10 = 7.5 centimeters." }, { "name": "Is 1 centimeter equal to 10 millimeters?", "answer": "Yes, 1 centimeter is equal to 10 millimeters." } ], "faqs_jsonld": { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "FAQPage", "mainEntity": [ { "@type": "Question", "name": "How do I convert millimeters to centimeters?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Divide the number of millimeters by 10 to get the equivalent in centimeters. For example, 50 mm ÷ 10 = 5 centimeters." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What is the formula for converting millimeters to centimeters?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "The formula is: centimeters = millimeters ÷ 10." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How many centimeters are in a millimeter?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "There are 0.1 centimeters in 1 millimeter." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Is 1 millimeter equal to 0.1 centimeters?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes, 1 millimeter is equal to 0.1 centimeters." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How do I convert centimeters to millimeters?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Multiply the number of centimeters by 10 to get the equivalent in millimeters. For example, 5 cm × 10 = 50 millimeters." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What is the difference between millimeters and centimeters?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Millimeters and centimeters are both units of length in the metric system. One centimeter is equal to 10 millimeters." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How many centimeters are there in 5 millimeters?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "5 mm ÷ 10 = 0.5 centimeters." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How many centimeters are in 25 millimeters?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "25 mm ÷ 10 = 2.5 centimeters." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How do I use this millimeters to centimeters converter?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Enter the value in millimeters that you want to convert, and the converter will automatically display the equivalent in centimeters." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Why do we divide by 10 to convert millimeters to centimeters?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Because there are 10 millimeters in 1 centimeter, so dividing by 10 converts millimeters to centimeters." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What is the SI unit of length?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "The SI unit of length is the meter." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Are millimeters smaller than centimeters?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes, millimeters are smaller than centimeters. One millimeter equals 0.1 centimeters." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How many centimeters are in 30 millimeters?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "30 mm ÷ 10 = 3 centimeters." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How to convert 75 millimeters to centimeters?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "75 mm ÷ 10 = 7.5 centimeters." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Is 1 centimeter equal to 10 millimeters?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes, 1 centimeter is equal to 10 millimeters." } } ] }, "table1n": "<h2><span class=\"x\">Millimeters</span> to <span class=\"y\">Centimeters</span> Conversion Table</h2><p>The following table gives some of the most used conversions from Millimeters to Centimeters.</p><table><thead><tr><th scope=\"column\" role=\"columnheader\">Millimeters (<span class=\"unit\">mm</span>)</th><th scope=\"column\" role=\"columnheader\">Centimeters (<span class=\"unit\">cm</span>)</th><tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>0 <span class=\"unit\">mm</span></td><td>0 <span class=\"unit\">cm</span></td></tr><tr><td>1 <span class=\"unit\">mm</span></td><td>0<span>.1</span> <span class=\"unit\">cm</span></td></tr><tr><td>2 <span class=\"unit\">mm</span></td><td>0<span>.2</span> <span class=\"unit\">cm</span></td></tr><tr><td>3 <span class=\"unit\">mm</span></td><td>0<span>.3</span> <span class=\"unit\">cm</span></td></tr><tr><td>4 <span class=\"unit\">mm</span></td><td>0<span>.4</span> <span class=\"unit\">cm</span></td></tr><tr><td>5 <span class=\"unit\">mm</span></td><td>0<span>.5</span> <span class=\"unit\">cm</span></td></tr><tr><td>6 <span class=\"unit\">mm</span></td><td>0<span>.6</span> <span class=\"unit\">cm</span></td></tr><tr><td>7 <span class=\"unit\">mm</span></td><td>0<span>.7</span> <span class=\"unit\">cm</span></td></tr><tr><td>8 <span class=\"unit\">mm</span></td><td>0<span>.8</span> <span class=\"unit\">cm</span></td></tr><tr><td>9 <span class=\"unit\">mm</span></td><td>0<span>.9</span> <span class=\"unit\">cm</span></td></tr><tr><td>10 <span class=\"unit\">mm</span></td><td>1 <span class=\"unit\">cm</span></td></tr><tr><td>20 <span class=\"unit\">mm</span></td><td>2 <span class=\"unit\">cm</span></td></tr><tr><td>50 <span class=\"unit\">mm</span></td><td>5 <span class=\"unit\">cm</span></td></tr><tr><td>100 <span class=\"unit\">mm</span></td><td>10 <span class=\"unit\">cm</span></td></tr><tr><td>1000 <span class=\"unit\">mm</span></td><td>100 <span class=\"unit\">cm</span></td></tr><tr><td>10000 <span class=\"unit\">mm</span></td><td>1000 <span class=\"unit\">cm</span></td></tr><tr><td>100000 <span class=\"unit\">mm</span></td><td>10000 <span class=\"unit\">cm</span></td></tr></table>", "units": [ [ "meters", "Meters", "m" ], [ "kilometers", "Kilometers", "km" ], [ "decimeters", "Decimeters", "dm" ], [ "centimeters", "Centimeters", "cm" ], [ "millimeters", "Millimeters", "mm" ], [ "micrometers", "Micrometers", "µm" ], [ "nanometers", "Nanometers", "nm" ], [ "miles", "Miles", "mi" ], [ "yards", "Yards", "yd" ], [ "feet", "Feet", "ft" ], [ "inches", "Inches", "in" ], [ "lightyears", "Lightyears", "ly" ], [ "exameters", "Exameters", "Em" ], [ "petameters", "Petameters", "Pm" ], [ "terameters", "Terameters", "Tm" ], [ "gigameters", "Gigameters", "Gm" ], [ "megameters", "Megameters", "Mm" ], [ "hectometers", "Hectameters", "hm" ], [ "dekameters", "Dekameters", "dam" ], [ "microns", "Microns", "µ" ], [ "picometers", "Picometers", "pm" ], [ "femtometers", "Femtometers", "fm" ], [ "attometers", "Attometers", "am" ], [ "megaparsecs", "Megaparsecs", "Mpc" ], [ "kiloparsecs", "Kiloparsecs", "kpc" ], [ "parsecs", "Parsecs", "pc" ], [ "astronomical_unit", "Astronomical Units", "AU" ], [ "leagues", "Leagues", "lea" ], [ "nautical_leagues_uk", "Nautical Leagues (UK)", "nautical league" ], [ "nautical_leagues", "Nautical Leagues (International)", "nautical league" ], [ "leagues_statute", "Leagues (statute)", "st.league" ], [ "nautical_miles_uk", "Nautical Miles (UK)", "NM (UK)" ], [ "nautical_miles", "Nautical miles (International)", "nmi" ], [ "miles_statute", "Miles (statute)", "mi (US)" ], [ "miles_us_survey", "Miles (US survey)", "mi" ], [ "miles_roman", "Miles (Roman)", "mi (roman)" ], [ "kiloyards", "Kiloyards", "kyd" ], [ "furlongs", "Furlongs", "fur" ], [ "furlongs_us_survey", "Furlongs (US survey)", "fur" ], [ "chains", "Chains", "ch" ], [ "chain_us_survey", "Chains (US survey)", "ch" ], [ "ropes", "Ropes", "rope" ], [ "rods", "Rod", "rd" ], [ "rods_us_survey", "Rods (US survey)", "rd" ], [ "perch", "Perch", "perch" ], [ "poles", "Poles", "pole" ], [ "fathoms", "Fathoms", "fath" ], [ "fathoms_us_survey", "Fathoms (US survey)", "fath" ], [ "ell", "ell", "ell" ], [ "foot_us_survey", "Feet (US survey)", "ft" ], [ "links", "Links", "li" ], [ "links_us_survey", "link (US survey)", "li" ], [ "cubits_uk", "Cubits (UK)", "cubit" ], [ "hands", "Hands", "hand" ], [ "span_cloth", "Span (cloth)", "span" ], [ "fingers_cloth", "Fingers (cloth)", "finger" ], [ "nails", "Nails (cloth)", "nail" ], [ "inches_us_survey", "Inches (US survey)", "in" ], [ "barleycorns", "Barleycorns", "barleycorn" ], [ "mil", "mil", "mil" ], [ "microinches", "Microinches", "µin" ], [ "angstroms", "Angstroms", "A" ], [ "fermi", "Fermi", "f" ], [ "arpents", "Arpent", "arpent" ], [ "picas", "Pica", "pica" ], [ "points", "Point", "point" ], [ "twips", "Twip", "twip" ], [ "aln", "aln", "aln" ], [ "famns", "Famns", "famn" ], [ "calibers", "Caliber", "cl" ], [ "centiinches", "Centiinch", "cin" ], [ "kens", "Kens", "ken" ], [ "russian_archin", "Russian archin", "russian archin" ], [ "roman_actus", "Roman actus", "Roman actus" ], [ "vara_de_tarea", "Vara De Tarea", "vara de tarea" ], [ "vara_conuquera", "Vara Conuquera", "vara conuquera" ], [ "vara_castellana", "vara Castellana", "vara castellana" ], [ "cubits_greek", "Cubit (Greek)", "cubit (Greek)" ], [ "long_reeds", "Long Reed", "long reed" ], [ "reeds", "Reed", "reed" ], [ "long_cubits", "Long cubits", "long cubit" ], [ "handbreadths", "Handbreadth", "handbreadth" ], [ "fingerbreadth", "Fingerbreadth", "fingerbreadth" ], [ "planck_length", "Planck length", "Planck length" ], [ "electron_radius_classical", "Electron radius (classical) ", "electron radius" ], [ "bohr_radius", "Bohr radius", "b" ], [ "earths_equatorial_radius", "Earth's equatorial radius", "earth's equatorial radius" ], [ "earths_polar_radius", "Earth's polar radius", "Earth's polar radius" ], [ "earths_distance_from_sun", "Earth's distance from sun", "earth's distance from sun" ], [ "suns_radius", "Sun's radius", "sun's radius" ] ], "y_long_desc": "A centimeter (cm) is a unit of length in the International System of Units (SI). One centimeter is equivalent to 0.01 meters or approximately 0.3937 inches. </p><p>The centimeter is defined as one-hundredth of a meter, making it a convenient measurement for smaller lengths.</p><p>Centimeters are used worldwide to measure length and distance in various fields, including science, engineering, and everyday life. They are commonly used in everyday measurements, such as height, width, and depth of objects, as well as in educational settings.", "x_long_desc": "A millimeter (mm) is a unit of length in the International System of Units (SI). One millimeter is equivalent to 0.001 meters or approximately 0.03937 inches. </p><p>The millimeter is defined as one-thousandth of a meter, making it a precise measurement for small distances.</p><p>Millimeters are used worldwide to measure length and distance in various fields, including engineering, manufacturing, and everyday life. Many industries, especially those requiring high precision, have adopted the millimeter as a standard unit of measurement for small lengths." }