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How to convert millimeters to centimeters

1 millimeter is equal to 0.1 centimeters:

1 mm = (1/10) cm = 0.1 cm

When a distance L in millimeters is divided by 10, it gives distance in centimeters.

Lcm = Lmm / 10


Example

To convert 5 millimeters into centimeters, it is divided by 10:

(5 mm) / 10 = 0.5 cm

Millimeters

The millimeters is a unit of length in the metric system. It is equal to 11000 of a meter. The SI symbol of centimeter is mm. It is a practical and most frequently used unit of length for many everyday measurements.

Centimeters

The centimeter is a unit of length in the metric system. It is equal to 1100 of a meter. The SI symbol of centimeter is cm. It is a practical and most frequently used unit of length for many everyday measurements.

Quick Conversion Table

The quick millimeter to centimeter conversion table is given below:

MillimetersCentimeters
1 mm0.1 cm
2 mm0.2 cm
3 mm0.3 cm
4 mm0.4 cm
5 mm0.5 cm
6 mm0.6 cm
7 mm0.7 cm
8 mm0.8 cm
9 mm0.9 cm
10 mm1 cm
20 mm2 cm
50 mm5 cm
100 mm10 cm