How to convert millimeters to centimeters?

The formula to convert millimeters (mm) to centimeters (cm) is:

1 cm = 10 mm

So, to convert mm to cm, you can divide the number of millimeters by 10.

Here are 3 examples:

• 10 mm = 1 cm
• 20 mm = 2 cm
• 50 mm = 5 cm

What is a millimeter?

A millimeter (mm) is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one thousandth of a meter. It is not a unit of volume but rather of length or distance.

A millimeter is a unit of length equal to 0.001 meters.

Millimeters are commonly used to measure small lengths, such as the' thickness of objects, the size of small parts, or the precision of mechanical components.

The millimeter was first defined in 1795 as part of the French metric system developed during the French Revolution. The term "millimeter" comes from the Latin words "mille," meaning "thousand," and "meter," meaning "measure."

1 millimeter is also equal to 0.03937 inches.

What is a centimeter?

A centimeter (cm) is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one hundredth of a meter. Like the millimeter, it is not a unit of volume but rather of length or distance.

A centimeter is a unit of length equal to 0.01 meters.

Centimeters are commonly used to measure lengths, such as the size of objects, the height of people, or the width of materials.

The centimeter was also defined in 1795 as part of the French metric system. The term "centimeter" comes from the Latin words "centum," meaning "hundred," and "meter," meaning "measure."

How many centimeters are there in a millimeter?

There are 0.1 centimeters in a millimeter (since 1 cm = 10 mm).

How many millimeters are there in a centimeter?

There are 10 millimeters in a centimeter.

Millimeter to Centimeter Conversion Table