Convert centimeters to millimeters
Accurate tool to convert between cm and mm
Length
Centimeters
The centimeter is a unit of length in the metric system equal to one hundredth of a meter.
Millimeters
The millimeter is a unit of length in the metric system equal to one thousandth of a meter.
Formula
To convert from centimeters to millimeters, multiply the length by 10.
centimeters (cm)
Description
The centimeter is a unit of length in the metric system equal to one hundredth of a meter.
History
First defined in 1795 by the French Academy of Sciences as 1/100th of a meter.
Symbol Origin
From 'centi' (hundredth) and 'meter'.
Usage Context
Used for everyday measurements like human height, furniture dimensions, and screen sizes.
Main Usage
Did you know?
The average width of a human fingernail is approximately 1 cm.
millimeters (mm)
Description
The millimeter is a unit of length in the metric system equal to one thousandth of a meter.
History
Defined in 1795 as part of the metric system numbering, based on one ten-millionth of the distance from the equator to the North Pole.
Symbol Origin
Derived from 'milli' (thousandth) and 'meter'.
Usage Context
Commonly used in engineering, manufacturing, and for measuring small objects like rain, screws, or paper thickness.
Main Usage
Did you know?
A standard credit card is about 0.76 mm thick.
Quick Conversion Table
| centimeters (cm) | millimeters (mm) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 10 |
| 2 | 20 |
| 5 | 50 |
| 10 | 100 |
| 25 | 250 |
| 50 | 500 |
| 100 | 1000 |
| 500 | 5000 |
| 1000 | 10000 |
| 2500 | 25000 |
| 5000 | 50000 |
| 10000 | 100000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How to convert centimeters to millimeters?
To convert from centimeters to millimeters, multiply the length by 10.
How many millimeters in 1 centimeters?
1 centimeters is equal to 10 millimeters.
What is a centimeters?
The centimeter is a unit of length in the metric system equal to one hundredth of a meter.
What is a millimeters?
The millimeter is a unit of length in the metric system equal to one thousandth of a meter.