Convert Millimeter to Centimeter (mm to cm)
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Other Millimeter Conversions
- Millimeter to Meter
- Millimeter to Inch
- Millimeter to Foot
- Millimeter to Yard
- See also: Centimeter to Millimeter
Conversion Table
| Millimeter | Centimeter |
|---|---|
| 0.1 mm | 0.01 cm |
| 0.5 mm | 0.05 cm |
| 1 mm | 0.1 cm |
| 5 mm | 0.5 cm |
| 10 mm | 1 cm |
| 50 mm | 5 cm |
| 100 mm | 10 cm |
| 500 mm | 50 cm |
| 1,000 mm | 100 cm |
| Units in Millimeter | Units in Centimeter |
|---|---|
| 1 Kilometer = 1,000,000 Millimeter | 1 Kilometer = 100,000 Centimeter |
| 1 Meter = 1,000 Millimeter | 1 Meter = 100 Centimeter |
| 1 Centimeter = 10 Millimeter | 1 Centimeter = 1 Centimeter |
| 1 Millimeter = 1 Millimeter | 1 Millimeter = 0.1 Centimeter |
| 1 Inch = 25.4 Millimeter | 1 Inch = 2.54 Centimeter |
| 1 Foot = 304.8 Millimeter | 1 Foot = 30.48 Centimeter |
| 1 Yard = 914.4 Millimeter | 1 Yard = 91.44 Centimeter |
| 1 Mile = 1,609,344 Millimeter | 1 Mile = 160,934.4 Centimeter |
| 1 Nautical Mile = 1,852,000 Millimeter | 1 Nautical Mile = 185,200 Centimeter |
On this page you can convert millimeters (mm) to centimeters (cm) quickly and easily. One millimeter equals 0.1 centimeters, and one centimeter equals 10 millimeters. Type any value in the converter above and the result appears right away.
The millimeter is a metric unit equal to one thousandth of a meter. It is used for very small lengths, such as screws and paper thickness. Its symbol is mm.
The centimeter is a metric unit of length equal to one hundredth of a meter. It is common for measuring small things like body height and paper sizes. Its symbol is cm.
To convert from millimeters to centimeters, divide the number of millimeters by 10. For example: 5 mm ÷ 10 = 0.5 cm, and 20 mm ÷ 10 = 2 cm. To go the other way, from centimeters to millimeters, multiply by 10 instead.
This length converter is free, works on your phone and computer, and even works offline after your first visit. The tables above give you ready answers for the most common values, and you will also find links to more millimeter conversions.