Convert millimeter to centimeter
Facts about the Millimeter
A millimeter is one-thousandth (1/1000) of a meter in the metric system.
Used in precision fields since the early adoption of the metric system, the millimeter is essential for detailed and small-scale measurements.
Millimeters are frequently used in mechanical engineering, manufacturing, healthcare, and any field requiring precision (e.g. thickness of paper or diameter of wires).
1 mm = 0.1 cm = 0.001 m = 0.0393701 in
Conversion Table
| From | To | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 mm | cm | 0.1 |
| 1 mm | m | 0.001 |
| 1 mm | in | 0.0393701 |
Facts about the Centimeter
A centimeter is equal to one-hundredth (1/100) of a meter and is part of the metric system.
The centimeter became standard in the 19th century as part of the metric revolution and is still widely used today in countries that follow SI conventions.
Centimeters are commonly used for everyday measurements like height, clothing sizes, dimensions of objects, and in education settings.
1 cm = 10 mm = 0.01 m = 0.393701 in
Conversion Table
| From | To | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cm | mm | 10 |
| 1 cm | m | 0.01 |
| 1 cm | in | 0.393701 |