Millimeter (mm) to Centimeter (cm) Conversion
Convert millimeter (mm) to centimeter (cm) with precision. Enter values and get instant conversions.
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1 Millimeter (mm) = 0 Centimeter (cm)
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About Millimeter (mm) to Centimeter (cm) Conversion
Converting from Millimeter (mm) to Centimeter (cm) is a common length conversion.
This online converter allows you to easily convert between millimeter (mm) and centimeter (cm), providing instant results with high precision.
Millimeter (mm)
Definition: A millimeter (symbol: mm) is one-thousandth of a meter (0.001 m). It enables precise measurements in engineering, manufacturing, and scientific research.
History: Standardized in the 19th century alongside the meter, its utility grew with industrialization, where exact measurements became critical for machinery and interchangeable parts.
Current use: Essential in mechanical engineering (tolerances), meteorology (rainfall), and medicine (stent diameters). Also used in jewelry (gemstone sizes) and paper thickness (e.g., 120gsm paper ≈ 0.16 mm).
Centimeter (cm)
Definition: A centimeter (symbol: cm) is a unit of length equal to one hundredth of a meter (0.01 m) in the metric system. It provides a practical scale for everyday measurements.
History: Introduced with the metric system in 1795, the centimeter was designed to bridge the gap between the meter (too large for small objects) and the millimeter (too small for casual use). Its definition inherits all revisions of the meter.
Current use: Widely used globally (except in the US) for measuring body height, clothing sizes, and household objects. Common in medical settings (e.g., tumor sizes) and engineering drawings.
Details
- From: Millimeter (mm)
- To: Centimeter (cm)
- Formula: 1 mm = 0.1000000000 cm
- Example: 25 mm = 2.5000000000 cm
Millimeter (mm) to Centimeter (cm) Conversion Table
| Millimeter (mm) | Centimeter (cm) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.001 |
| 0.1 | 0.01 |
| 1 | 0.1 |
| 2 | 0.2 |
| 3 | 0.3 |
| 5 | 0.5 |
| 10 | 1 |
| 20 | 2 |
| 50 | 5 |
| 100 | 10 |
| 1000 | 100 |