Convert centimeter (cm) to millimeter (mm).
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Millimeter to Centimeter Converter (mm to cm)
Convert millimeter (mm) to centimeter (cm).Unit Converter · Length
Quick answer
1 millimeter (mm) is equal to 0.1 centimeters (cm). 1 centimeter (cm) is equal to 10 millimeters (mm).
To convert mm to cm, multiply the value in millimeters by 0.1 (or divide by 10). For example, 10 mm = 1 cm, and 100 mm = 10 cm.
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How to convert millimeters to centimeters
How many centimeters are in a millimeter? 1 millimeter is 0.1 centimeters. This free mm to cm converter and millimeter to centimeter calculator gives the answer instantly for any value, and the same conversion is also written as millimetre to centimetre.
To convert millimeter (mm) to centimeter (cm), multiply the value in millimeters by 0.1, or divide it by 10.
cm = mm × 0.1
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Take the value in millimeters
For example, 25 mm.
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Multiply by 0.1
25 × 0.1.
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Read the answer in centimeters
25 mm = 2.5 cm.
Millimeter to Centimeter conversion table
Common values from 1 to 1,000 millimeters converted to centimeters.
| Millimeter (mm) | Centimeter (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 |
| 15 mm | 1.5 cm |
| 20 mm | 2 cm |
| 25 mm | 2.5 cm |
| Millimeter (mm) | Centimeter (cm) |
|---|---|
| 30 mm | 3 cm |
| 40 mm | 4 cm |
| 50 mm | 5 cm |
| 60 mm | 6 cm |
| 70 mm | 7 cm |
| 75 mm | 7.5 cm |
| 80 mm | 8 cm |
| 90 mm | 9 cm |
| 100 mm | 10 cm |
| 250 mm | 25 cm |
| 500 mm | 50 cm |
| 1,000 mm | 100 cm |
About millimeters and centimeters
Millimeter (mm)
A millimeter (mm) is one thousandth of a meter. It is the smallest division on most rulers and tape measures.
Centimeter (cm)
A centimeter (cm) is one hundredth of a meter, or 10 millimeters. It is the everyday unit for small objects, clothing and measurements around the home.
mm to cm: common questions
- How many centimeters are in 1 millimeter?
- 1 millimeter (mm) is equal to 0.1 centimeters (cm). In short: 1 mm = 0.1 cm.
- How do I convert millimeters to centimeters?
- To convert mm to cm, multiply the value in millimeters by 0.1 (or divide by 10). For example, 5 mm = 0.5 cm.
- How do I convert centimeters to millimeters?
- To convert cm to mm, multiply the value in centimeters by 10. Or open the Centimeter to Millimeter converter, which does it for you.
- What is 10 mm in cm, and what is 100 mm?
- 10 mm = 1 cm, and 100 mm = 10 cm. The table above lists more values from 1 to 1,000.
- Is this mm to cm converter accurate?
- Yes. It uses the exact conversion factor and shows results to as many as 8 decimal places, so you can rely on it for study, work and everyday measuring.
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