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Centimeter to Millimeter Converter
Use this page to convert centimeter values into millimeter, with background details, formulas, a worked example, and a quick conversion table.
Conversion formula
1 cm = 10 mm
1 mm = 0.1 cm
Example: 15 cm = 150 mm
Centimeter
A centimeter is 1/100 of a meter in the SI system.
History: It follows directly from the metric definition of the meter.
Current use: Centimeters are used for body measurements, furniture sizes, and packaging.
Also written as cm, centimeters, centimetre, centimetres.
Millimeter
A millimeter is 1/1,000 of a meter in the SI system.
History: It became widely used with metric manufacturing and engineering tolerances.
Current use: Millimeters are common in product specs, machining, and technical drawings.
Also written as mm, millimeters, millimetre, millimetres.
Centimeter to Millimeter table
| Centimeter [cm] | Millimeter [mm] |
|---|
| 0.01 cm | 0.1 mm |
| 0.1 cm | 1 mm |
| 1 cm | 10 mm |
| 2 cm | 20 mm |
| 5 cm | 50 mm |
| 10 cm | 100 mm |
| 20 cm | 200 mm |
| 50 cm | 500 mm |
| 100 cm | 1,000 mm |
Frequently asked questions
How many Millimeter (mm) are in one Centimeter (cm)?
One Centimeter equals 10 Millimeter.
How do you convert Centimeter to Millimeter?
Multiply the Centimeter value by 10 to get the result in Millimeter.
How do you convert Millimeter back to Centimeter?
Multiply the Millimeter value by 0.1 to get back to Centimeter.
What is 15 Centimeter in Millimeter?
15 Centimeter equals 150 Millimeter.
