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Millimeter to Centimeter Converter
Use this page to convert millimeter values into centimeter, with background details, formulas, a worked example, and a quick conversion table.
Conversion formula
1 mm = 0.1 cm
1 cm = 10 mm
Example: 15 mm = 1.5 cm
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
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 to Centimeter table
| Millimeter [mm] | Centimeter [cm] |
|---|
| 0.01 mm | 0.001 cm |
| 0.1 mm | 0.01 cm |
| 1 mm | 0.1 cm |
| 2 mm | 0.2 cm |
| 5 mm | 0.5 cm |
| 10 mm | 1 cm |
| 20 mm | 2 cm |
| 50 mm | 5 cm |
| 100 mm | 10 cm |
Frequently asked questions
How many Centimeter (cm) are in one Millimeter (mm)?
One Millimeter equals 0.1 Centimeter.
How do you convert Millimeter to Centimeter?
Multiply the Millimeter value by 0.1 to get the result in Centimeter.
How do you convert Centimeter back to Millimeter?
Multiply the Centimeter value by 10 to get back to Millimeter.
What is 15 Millimeter in Centimeter?
15 Millimeter equals 1.5 Centimeter.
