Millimeters to Centimeters – millimeter to centimeter Converter
1 mm = 0.1 cm
Formula
cm = mm × 0.1
Millimeters to centimeters conversion table
| millimeters (mm) | centimeters (cm) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 mm | 0.05 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 |
| 75 mm | 7.5 cm |
| 100 mm | 10 cm |
| 250 mm | 25 cm |
| 500 mm | 50 cm |
| 1000 mm | 100 cm |
| 5000 mm | 500 cm |
Millimeters and centimeters are both length units. One millimeter equals 0.1 centimeters; enter any value above for an instant result, or use the table for common conversions.
Sanity-check examples
1 mm = 0.1 cm10 mm = 1 cm100 mm = 10 cm
Common pitfalls and look-alike units
The international statute mile is exactly 1.60934 km; the nautical mile is a different unit (1 nmi = 1.852 km) that shows up in knots. Chinese market units follow the modern definitions 1 li = 500 m, 1 chi = 1/3 m, 1 cun = 1/30 m — older chi varied by dynasty (roughly 0.32–0.35 m), so do not apply them to historical measurements.
Frequently asked questions
How many centimeters are in a millimeter?
1 millimeter (mm) equals 0.1 centimeter (cm).
How do I convert millimeters to centimeters?
Multiply the millimeter value by 0.1 to get centimeter — for example, 2 millimeters = 0.2 centimeter.
How do I convert centimeters back to millimeters?
1 centimeter equals 10 millimeter. Use the swap button or the reverse conversion page linked on this page.