Convert millimeters to meters
Accurate tool to convert between mm and m
Length
Millimeters
The millimeter is a unit of length in the metric system equal to one thousandth of a meter.
Meters
The meter is the base unit of length in the International System of Units.
Formula
To convert from millimeters to meters, divide the length by 1000.
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.
meters (m)
Description
The meter is the base unit of length in the International System of Units.
History
Originally defined in 1793 as one ten-millionth of the distance from the equator to the North Pole. Since 1983, it is defined by the distance light travels in vacuum in 1/299,792,458 of a second.
Symbol Origin
From the Greek word 'metron', meaning measure.
Usage Context
The standard unit for measuring room sizes, athletic tracks, and short geographical distances.
Main Usage
Did you know?
The original meter bar was made of platinum-iridium and kept in a vault in Paris.
Quick Conversion Table
| millimeters (mm) | meters (m) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.001 |
| 2 | 0.002 |
| 5 | 0.005 |
| 10 | 0.01 |
| 25 | 0.025 |
| 50 | 0.05 |
| 100 | 0.1 |
| 500 | 0.5 |
| 1000 | 1 |
| 2500 | 2.5 |
| 5000 | 5 |
| 10000 | 10 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How to convert millimeters to meters?
To convert from millimeters to meters, divide the length by 1000.
How many meters in 1 millimeters?
1 millimeters is equal to 0.001 meters.
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 meters?
The meter is the base unit of length in the International System of Units.