Conversion

Millimeters to Centimeters Converter

1 millimeter = 0.1 cm. Enter any value to convert millimeters (mm) to centimeters (cm), or use the table below for common values.

Results

1 mm =0.1 cmmillimeters → centimeters
1 mm0.1 cm
1 cm10 mm
Formula
cm = mm × 0.1
1 mm in other units
1 mm in other units
UnitValue
centimeters (cm)0.1
meters (m)0.001
kilometers (km)0.000001
inches (in)0.03937007874
feet (ft)0.003280839895
yards (yd)0.001093613298
miles (mi)0.0000006213711922
nautical miles (nmi)0.0000005399568035

Formula

cm = mm × 0.1

Example: 10 mm = 1 cm. To convert the other way, use mm = cm × 10.

Millimeters to Centimeters conversion table

Millimeters (mm)Centimeters (cm)
1 mm0.1 cm
2 mm0.2 cm
3 mm0.3 cm
4 mm0.4 cm
5 mm0.5 cm
6 mm0.6 cm
7 mm0.7 cm
8 mm0.8 cm
9 mm0.9 cm
10 mm1 cm
15 mm1.5 cm
20 mm2 cm
25 mm2.5 cm
30 mm3 cm
40 mm4 cm
50 mm5 cm
75 mm7.5 cm
100 mm10 cm
250 mm25 cm
500 mm50 cm
1,000 mm100 cm

About millimeters and centimeters

The millimeter is one thousandth of a meter. It is the standard unit on engineering drawings, for rainfall, and for screen, sheet and tool sizes.

The centimeter is one hundredth of a meter. It is used for body height, clothing sizes and everyday objects in almost every country outside the United States.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I convert millimeters to centimeters?

Use the formula cm = mm × 0.1. For example, 10 mm = 1 cm.

What is 1 millimeter in centimeters?

1 mm = 0.1 cm.

How do I convert centimeters back to millimeters?

Use mm = cm × 10. 1 cm = 10 mm.