Convert millimetre to centimetre
Millimetre
The millimetre (international spelling as used by the International Bureau of Weights and Measures; SI unit symbol mm) or millimetre (American spelling) is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one thousandth of a metre, which is the SI base unit of length. Therefore, there are one thousand millimetres in a metre. There are ten millimetres in a centimetre.
Centimetre
A centimetre (international spelling as used by the International Bureau of Weights and Measures; symbol cm) or centimetre (American spelling) is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one hundredth of a metre, centi being the SI prefix for a factor of 1/100. The centimetre was the base unit of length in the now deprecated centimetreāgramāsecond (CGS) system of units.
Though for many physical quantities, SI prefixes for factors of 103ālike milli- and kilo-āare often preferred by technicians, the centimetre remains a practical unit of length for many everyday measurements. A centimetre is approximately the width of the fingernail of an average adult person.
Millimetre to Centimetre conversion table
| Millimetre | Centimetre | Centimetre | Millimetre |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0.1 | 1 | 10 |
| 2 | 0.2 | 2 | 20 |
| 3 | 0.3 | 3 | 30 |
| 5 | 0.5 | 5 | 50 |
| 10 | 1 | 10 | 100 |
| 20 | 2 | 20 | 200 |
| 25 | 2.5 | 25 | 250 |
| 50 | 5 | 50 | 500 |
| 100 | 10 | 100 | 1000 |
| 250 | 25 | 250 | 2500 |
| 500 | 50 | 500 | 5000 |
| 1000 | 100 | 1000 | 10000 |
How to convert Millimetre to Centimetre
1 mm = 0.1 cm. To convert any value, multiply it by 0.1. For example, 25 mm = 2.5 cm.
Frequently asked questions
- How many cm are there in one mm?
- One mm is equal to 0.1 cm.
- How do you convert Millimetre to Centimetre?
- Multiply the value in Millimetre by 0.1 to get the result in Centimetre.
- How much is 25 mm in cm?
- 25 mm is equal to 2.5 cm.
- How do you convert Centimetre back to Millimetre?
- Divide by the same factor: multiply the value in Centimetre by 10 to get Millimetre.