Millimeter to Centimeter Conversion (Convert mm to cm)
To convert from millimeter to centimeter (mm to cm), please enter value for millimeter in from input box. You can also convert from centimeter to millimeter (cm to mm)
Millimeter To Centimeter Conversion Chart
| Millimeter (mm) | Centimeter (cm) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 mm | 0.001 cm |
| 0.1 mm | 0.01 cm |
| 1 mm | 0.1 cm |
| 2 mm | 0.2 cm |
| 5 mm | 0.5 cm |
| 10 mm | 1 cm |
| 20 mm | 2 cm |
| 50 mm | 5 cm |
| 100 mm | 10 cm |
| 500 mm | 50 cm |
| 1000 mm | 100 cm |
Millimeter
A millimeter is the smallest unit. There are 10 mm in one centimeter, if an object is smaller than one centimeter, you would use millimeters. A scientist measuring something under a magnifying glass might use millimeters to represent a tiny specimen.
Centimeter
A centimeter is the next smallest unit. You can use a ruler to measure things in centimeters. If an object is the length of a ruler or smaller, then it makes sense to use centimeters to measure.