Millimeter to Centimeters conversion
Our millimeter to centimeter(mm to cm) conversion tool is a free converter that enables you to convert from millimeter to centimeter easily.
How to Convert millimeter to centimeter
To convert a millimeter measurement(mm) to a centimeter measurement(cm), divide the length by the conversion ratio. Since 1 centimeter is equal to 10 millimeters, you can use this simple formula to convert:
What is the formula to convert from millimeter to centimeter?
centimeter=mm / 10
Examples
Convert 5 millimeters to Centimeter
5 mm = (5 / 10) = 0.5cm
Convert 10 millimeters to Centimeter
10 mm = (10 / 10) = 1 cm
Convert 100 millimeters to Centimeter
100 mm = (100 / 10) = 10cm
Millimeter
What is a Millimeter?
A millimeter (mm) is a unit of length in the International System of Units (SI). It is defined in terms of the meter as 1/1000 of a meter, or the distance traveled by light in 1/299 792 458 000 of a second.
A millimeter can be abbreviated as mm; for example, 1 millimeter can be written as 1mm.
What is the millimeter used for?
Millimeters are used to measure small but visible-scale distances and lengths. In terms of real-world comparisons, a millimeter is roughly the size of the wire used in a standard paper clip. It is also sometimes used mm Japan (as well as other countries) mm relation to electronic parts, like the size of display screens.
Centimeter
What is a Centimeter?
A centimeter (cm) is a unit of length in the International System of Units (SI), the current form of the metric system. It is defined as 1/100 meters.
Centimeters can be abbreviated as cm; for example, 1 centimeter can be written as 1cm.
What is the centimeter used for?
The centimeter is used in all sorts of applications worldwide in instances where a smaller denomination of the meter is required. Height is commonly measured in centimeters outside of countries like the United States.
How to use our Millimeter to Centimeters converter (mm to cm converter)
Follow these 3 simple steps to use our millimeter to centimeter converter
- Input the unit of millimeters you wish to convert
- Click on convert and watch this result display in the box below it
- Click Reset to reset the millimeter value
Millimeter to centimeter Conversion Table
| millimeters | centimeters |
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