Length Converter
Millimeter
Definition: A millimeter (symbol: mm) is a unit of length in the International System of Units (SI). It is defined as 1/1000 of a meter.
History/origin: The milli- prefix is one of many metric prefixes. It indicates one thousandth of the base unit, in this case the meter. The definition of the meter has changed over time, the current definition being based on the distance traveled by the speed of light.
Current use: Millimeters are used to measure very small distances and lengths, often in engineering, manufacturing, and hardware specifications.
Centimeter
Definition: A centimeter (symbol: cm) is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one-hundredth of a meter.
History/origin: The centimeter was part of the original metric system and remains a common unit for everyday measurements across the globe.
Current use: Centimeters are used worldwide for measuring height, clothing sizes, and various everyday objects.
Millimeter to Centimeter Conversion Table
| Millimeter [mm] | Centimeter [cm] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 mm | 0.001 cm |
| 0.1 mm | 0.01 cm |
| 1 mm | 0.1 cm |
| 2 mm | 0.2 cm |
| 3 mm | 0.3 cm |
| 5 mm | 0.5 cm |
| 10 mm | 1 cm |
| 20 mm | 2 cm |
| 50 mm | 5 cm |
| 100 mm | 10 cm |
| 1000 mm | 100 cm |
How to Convert Millimeter to Centimeter
1 mm = 0.1 cm
1 cm = 10 mm
Example: convert 15 mm to cm:
15 mm = 15 × 0.1 cm = 1.5 cm
Did You Know?
- A millimeter is so small that a single sheet of standard paper is about 0.1 millimeters thick.