Convert millimeters to centimeters
Accurate tool to convert between mm and cm
Length
Millimeters
The millimeter is a unit of length in the metric system equal to one thousandth of a meter.
Centimeters
The centimeter is a unit of length in the metric system equal to one hundredth of a meter.
Formula
To convert from millimeters to centimeters, divide the length by 10.
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.
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.
Quick Conversion Table
| millimeters (mm) | centimeters (cm) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.1 |
| 2 | 0.2 |
| 5 | 0.5 |
| 10 | 1 |
| 25 | 2.5 |
| 50 | 5 |
| 100 | 10 |
| 500 | 50 |
| 1000 | 100 |
| 2500 | 250 |
| 5000 | 500 |
| 10000 | 1000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How to convert millimeters to centimeters?
To convert from millimeters to centimeters, divide the length by 10.
How many centimeters in 1 millimeters?
1 millimeters is equal to 0.1 centimeters.
What is a millimeters?
The millimeter is a unit of length in the metric system equal to one thousandth of a meter.
What is a centimeters?
The centimeter is a unit of length in the metric system equal to one hundredth of a meter.