Centimeter to Millimeter conversion
Our centimeter to millimeter(cm to mm) conversion tool is a free converter that enables you to convert from centimeter to millimeter easily.
How to Convert centimeter to millimeter
To convert a centimeter measurement(cm) to a millimeter measurement(mm), multiply the length by the conversion ratio. Since one Centimeter is equal to 10 Millimeter, you can use this simple formula to convert:
What is the formula to convert from centimeter to millimeter?
millimeter=cm * 10
Examples
Convert 5 centimeter to Millimeter
5 cm = (5 * 10) = 50mm
Convert 10 centimeter to Millimeter
10 cm = (10 * 10) = 100mm
Convert 100 centimeter to Millimeter
100 cm = (100 * 10) = 1,000mm
Centimeter
What is a Centimeter?
A centimeter (cm) is a unit of length in the International System of Units (SI), the current form of the metric system. It is defined as 1/100 meters.
Centimeters can be abbreviated as cm; for example, 1 centimeter can be written as 1cm.
What is the centimeter used for?
The centimeter is used in all sorts of applications worldwide in instances where a smaller denomination of the meter is required. Height is commonly measured in centimeters outside of countries like the United States.
Millimeter
What is a Millimeter?
A millimeter (mm) is a unit of length in the International System of Units (SI). It is defined in terms of the meter as 1/1000 of a meter, or the distance traveled by light in 1/299 792 458 000 of a second.
A millimeter can be abbreviated as mm; for example, 1 millimeter can be written as 1mm.
What is the millimeter used for?
Millimeters are used to measure small but visible-scale distances and lengths. In terms of real-world comparisons, a millimeter is roughly the size of the wire used in a standard paper clip. It is also sometimes used mm Japan (as well as other countries) mm relation to electronic parts, like the size of display screens.
How to use our Centimeter to Millimeters converter (cm to mm converter)
Follow these 3 simple steps to use our centimeter to millimeter converter
- Input the unit of centimeter you wish to convert
- Click on convert and watch this result display in the box below it
- Click Reset to reset the centimeter value
Centimeter to millimeter Conversion Table
| centimeter | millimeters |
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| cm | mm |