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Millimeters to centimeters Conversion
1 millimeters (mm) is equal to 0.1 centimeters (cm).
1 mm = 0.1 cm
or
1 cm = 10 mm
Formula
To convert a length from millimeters (mm) to centimeters (cm), divide the length in millimeters by 10
l(cm) = l(mm) / 10
Examples:
Convert 50 millimeters to centimeters:
l(cm) = 50mm / 10 = 5 cm
Conversion table
| Millimeters (mm) | Centimeters (cm) |
|---|---|
| 1 mm | 0.1 cm |
| 2 mm | 0.2 cm |
| 3 mm | 0.3 cm |
| 5 mm | 0.5 cm |
| 10 mm | 1 cm |
| 20 mm | 2 cm |
| 25 mm | 2.5 cm |
| 50 mm | 5 cm |
| 100 mm | 10 cm |
| 200 mm | 20 cm |
| 250 mm | 25 cm |
| 500 mm | 50 cm |
| 1000 mm | 100 cm |
| Centimeters (cm) | Millimeters (mm) |
|---|---|
| 1 cm | 10 mm |
| 2 cm | 20 mm |
| 3 cm | 30 mm |
| 5 cm | 50 mm |
| 10 cm | 100 mm |
| 20 cm | 200 mm |
| 25 cm | 250 mm |
| 50 cm | 500 mm |
| 100 cm | 1000 mm |
| 200 cm | 2000 mm |
| 250 cm | 2500 mm |
| 500 cm | 5000 mm |
| 1000 cm | 10000 mm |
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert millimeters to centimeters?
Divide the value in millimeters by 10 to get the result in centimeters. For example, 5 mm ÷ 10 = 0.5 cm.
How many centimeters are in 1 millimeters?
1 millimeters (mm) is equal to 0.1 centimeters (cm).
How do I convert centimeters back to millimeters?
Use the inverse operation: multiply the value in centimeters by 10 to get the result in millimeters.
How accurate is the millimeters to centimeters conversion?
The converter multiplies by the conversion factor 10 and rounds the result to 9 decimal places by default. You can increase or reduce the precision with the digits option on this page.
Sources
Conversion factors are based on internationally recognised standards:
