Centimeters to Millimeters Conversion

Enter the length in centimeters below to get the value converted to millimeters.

Centimeter Value:

Results in Millimeters:

1 cm = 10 mm

How to Convert Centimeters to Millimeters

To convert a centimeter measurement to a millimeter measurement, multiply the length by the conversion ratio.

Since one centimeter is adequate to 10 millimeters, you'll be able to use this straightforward formula to convert:

millimeters = centimeters × 10

The length in millimeters is adequate the centimeters multiplied by 10.

For example, here's the way to convert 5 centimeters to millimeters using the formula above.

5 cm = (5 × 10) = 50 mm

How Many Millimeters are in a Centimeter?

There are 10 millimeters during a centimeter, which is why we use this value within the formula above.

1 cm = 10 mm

Our inch fraction calculator can add centimeters and millimeters together, and it also automatically converts the results to US customary, imperial, and SI metric values.

Centimeters and millimeters are both units accustomed measure length. Keep reading to be told more about each unit of measure.

Centimeters

One centimeter is adequate one-hundredth (1/100) of a meter, which is defined because the distance light travels during a vacuum during a 1/299,792,458 second amount.

The centimeter, or centimetre, may be a multiple of the meter, which is that the SI base unit for length. within the system of weights and measures, "centi" is that the prefix for 10-2. Centimeters may be abbreviated as cm; as an example, 1 centimeter are often written as 1 cm.

Metric rulers typically have 30 cm, which are represented by 30 large tick marks. to urge a rough idea of the particular length of a centimeter, a regular pencil is simply about 1 cm thick.

Millimeters

One millimeter is capable one-thousandth (1/1,000) of a meter, which is defined because the distance light travels during a vacuum in an exceedingly 1/299,792,458 second measure.

The millimeter, or millimeter, could be a multiple of the meter, which is that the SI base unit for length. within the system of weights and measures, "milli" is that the prefix for 10-3. Millimeters may be abbreviated as mm; for instance, 1 millimeter may be written as 1 mm.

Millimeters are often represented by the littlest ticks on most metric rulers. to induce a reference of the scale, the thickness of a US dime is 1.35mm.[1]

We recommend employing a ruler or measuring system for measuring length, which may be found at a neighborhood retailer or home center. Rulers are available in imperial, metric, or combination with both values, so confirm you get the proper type for your needs.

Centimeter to Millimeter Conversion Table

Centimeter measurements converted to millimeters

Centimeters-Millimeter

s0.1 cm-1 mm

0.2 cm-2 mm

0.3 cm-3 mm

0.4 cm-4 mm

0.5 cm-5 mm

0.6 cm-6 mm

0.7 cm-7 mm

0.8 cm-8 mm

0.9 cm-9 mm

1 cm-10 mm