Centimeters to Millimeters (cm to mm)

Metric Conversions.

Millimeters to Centimeters (Swap units)

1cm = 10mm

Note: You can increase or decrease the accuracy of this answer by selecting the number of significant figures required from the options above the result.

Centimeters to Millimeters formula

Millimeters = Centimeters * 10

Centimeters to Millimeters calculation

Millimeters = Centimeters * 10

Millimeters = 1 * 10

Millimeters = 10

How do I convert centimeters to millimeters?

Converting centimeters to millimeters is a straightforward process as both units are part of the metric system. The prefix "centi-" in centimeters denotes that it is one-hundredth of a meter, while the prefix "milli-" in millimeters signifies that it is one-thousandth of a meter. Therefore, to convert centimeters to millimeters, you simply need to multiply the given value by 10.

For example, if you have a measurement of 5 centimeters, you can convert it to millimeters by multiplying 5 by 10, which equals 50 millimeters. Similarly, if you have a measurement of 15 centimeters, multiplying it by 10 will give you 150 millimeters. This conversion can be applied to any value in centimeters, regardless of its magnitude.

What is a centimeter?

A centimeter is a unit of length in the metric system, specifically the International System of Units (SI). It is equal to one hundredth of a meter, making it a smaller unit of measurement compared to a meter. The centimeter is commonly used for measuring small distances, such as the length of objects or the height of individuals.

In terms of conversion, one centimeter is approximately equal to 0.0328 feet. This means that if you have a measurement in centimeters and you want to convert it to feet, you would divide the number of centimeters by 30.48. Conversely, if you have a measurement in feet and you want to convert it to centimeters, you would multiply the number of feet by 30.48.

The centimeter is a versatile unit of measurement that is widely used in various fields, including science, engineering, and everyday life. It provides a convenient and precise way to measure small distances, allowing for accurate calculations and comparisons. Whether you are measuring the length of a pencil or determining the height of a person, the centimeter is a valuable unit that helps us understand and quantify the world around us.

What is a millimeter?

A millimeter is a thousandth of a meter (1/1000) which is the SI (International System of Units) unit of length. It is normally used to measure small lengths like the thickness of a sheet of paper or the dimensions of a small object.

One millimeter is approximately equal to 0.03937 inches (about 1/25th). Presicely there are 25.4 millimeters in an inch and it is often used in science and engineering. It is used in countries that have adopted the metric system.

You may come across millimeters when measuring the size of electronic components, jewelry or even the thickness of a fingernail.

Some common Centimeters to Millimeters conversions

1cm=mm = 10mm

 

Centimeters to Millimeters table

Starting value
Increment
Accuracy
Centimeters
Millimeters
0cm
0.00000mm
1cm
10.00000mm
2cm
20.00000mm
3cm
30.00000mm
4cm
40.00000mm
5cm
50.00000mm
6cm
60.00000mm
7cm
70.00000mm
8cm
80.00000mm
9cm
90.00000mm
10cm
100.00000mm
11cm
110.00000mm
12cm
120.00000mm
13cm
130.00000mm
14cm
140.00000mm
15cm
150.00000mm
16cm
160.00000mm
17cm
170.00000mm
18cm
180.00000mm
19cm
190.00000mm
20cm
200.00000mm
21cm
210.00000mm
22cm
220.00000mm
23cm
230.00000mm
24cm
240.00000mm
25cm
250.00000mm
26cm
260.00000mm
27cm
270.00000mm
28cm
280.00000mm
29cm
290.00000mm
30cm
300.00000mm
31cm
310.00000mm
32cm
320.00000mm
33cm
330.00000mm
34cm
340.00000mm
35cm
350.00000mm
36cm
360.00000mm
37cm
370.00000mm
38cm
380.00000mm
39cm
390.00000mm
40cm
400.00000mm
41cm
410.00000mm
42cm
420.00000mm
43cm
430.00000mm
44cm
440.00000mm
45cm
450.00000mm
46cm
460.00000mm
47cm
470.00000mm
48cm
480.00000mm
49cm
490.00000mm
50cm
500.00000mm
51cm
510.00000mm
52cm
520.00000mm
53cm
530.00000mm
54cm
540.00000mm
55cm
550.00000mm
56cm
560.00000mm
57cm
570.00000mm
58cm
580.00000mm
59cm
590.00000mm
60cm
600.00000mm
61cm
610.00000mm
62cm
620.00000mm
63cm
630.00000mm
64cm
640.00000mm
65cm
650.00000mm
66cm
660.00000mm
67cm
670.00000mm
68cm
680.00000mm
69cm
690.00000mm
70cm
700.00000mm
71cm
710.00000mm
72cm
720.00000mm
73cm
730.00000mm
74cm
740.00000mm
75cm
750.00000mm
76cm
760.00000mm
77cm
770.00000mm
78cm
780.00000mm
79cm
790.00000mm
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