How to convert millimeters to centimeters
To convert millimeters (mm) to centimeters (cm), multiply the value in millimeters by 0.1.
cm = mm × 0.1
Example: 10 mm = 1 cm.
You can also type 10 mm to cm into the smart calculator, or mix units: 1 mm + 1 cm.
Millimeters to Centimeters conversion table
| Millimeters | Centimeters |
|---|---|
| 0.01 mm | 0.001 cm |
| 0.1 mm | 0.01 cm |
| 0.25 mm | 0.025 cm |
| 0.5 mm | 0.05 cm |
| 1 mm | 0.1 cm |
| 2 mm | 0.2 cm |
| 3 mm | 0.3 cm |
| 4 mm | 0.4 cm |
| 5 mm | 0.5 cm |
| 6 mm | 0.6 cm |
| 7 mm | 0.7 cm |
| 8 mm | 0.8 cm |
| 9 mm | 0.9 cm |
| 10 mm | 1 cm |
| 12 mm | 1.2 cm |
| 15 mm | 1.5 cm |
| 20 mm | 2 cm |
| 25 mm | 2.5 cm |
| 30 mm | 3 cm |
| 40 mm | 4 cm |
| 50 mm | 5 cm |
| 60 mm | 6 cm |
| 75 mm | 7.5 cm |
| 100 mm | 10 cm |
| 250 mm | 25 cm |
| 500 mm | 50 cm |
| 1,000 mm | 100 cm |
Converting centimeters back to millimeters
1 cm = 10 mm. See the Centimeters to Millimeters converter, or press the swap button above.
About the units
Millimeter (mm)
One thousandth of a meter. Ten millimeters make a centimeter.
Centimeter (cm)
One hundredth of a meter. An inch is exactly 2.54 centimeters.
Length measures distance in one dimension. The SI base unit is the meter, defined by the distance light travels in a vacuum in 1/299,792,458 of a second. Since the 1959 international yard and pound agreement, imperial and US customary lengths are defined exactly in meters: an inch is exactly 2.54 centimeters.
Questions and answers
How many centimeters are in a millimeter?
One millimeter (mm) equals 0.1 centimeters (cm).
How do I convert millimeters to centimeters?
To convert millimeters to centimeters, multiply the value in millimeters by 0.1. The formula is cm = mm × 0.1. For example, 10 mm = 1 cm.
What is 10 mm in cm?
10 millimeters is 1 centimeters.
Which is bigger, a millimeter or a centimeter?
A centimeter is bigger: 1 cm = 10 mm.
How many centimeters are in a foot?
A foot is exactly 30.48 centimeters, because an inch is defined as exactly 2.54 cm and a foot is 12 inches.
Does this mm to cm converter work offline?
Yes. ConvertEasy is a progressive web app: after your first visit it keeps working with no connection, and you can install it to your home screen from the browser menu.