Centimeter [cm] to Millimeter [mm] Converter
How to Convert Centimeter to Millimeter
1 cm = 10 mm
1 mm = 0.1 cm
Example: convert 10 cm to mm:
10 cm = 10 x 10 = 100 mm
Centimeter
Definition: A centimeter (cm) is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one hundredth of a meter. It is a decimal fraction of the meter, the SI base unit of length.
History/origin: The centimeter is derived from the meter, which was defined in the late 18th century during the French Revolution. The prefix 'centi-' denotes one hundredth.
Current use: Centimeters are commonly used in everyday measurements, such as measuring the height of a person, the size of a picture frame, or the dimensions of a piece of paper. They are also used in science and engineering for measurements where greater precision than meters is needed.
Millimeter
Definition: A millimeter (mm) is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one thousandth of a meter. It is a decimal fraction of the meter, the SI base unit of length.
History/origin: The millimeter is derived from the meter, which was defined in the late 18th century during the French Revolution as one ten-millionth of the distance from the equator to the North Pole along a meridian. The prefix 'milli-' denotes one thousandth.
Current use: Millimeters are widely used in engineering, manufacturing, construction, and science for precise measurements. They are commonly used in technical drawings, specifications, and for measuring small objects or distances.
Centimeter to Millimeter Conversion Table
| Units.cm.singular [cm] | Units.mm.singular [mm] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 cm | 0.1 mm |
| 0.1 cm | 1 mm |
| 1 cm | 10 mm |
| 10 cm | 100 mm |
| 50 cm | 500 mm |
| 100 cm | 1000 mm |
| 1000 cm | 10000 mm |
| 10000 cm | 100000 mm |