Centimeters to Millimeters Converter
Convert centimeters to millimeters quickly and accurately. Simple length conversion tool with instant results for measurements, engineering, and everyday use.
Centimeters to Millimeters Converter
Enter centimeters value and click Convert to get millimeters.
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Relationship Between Centimeters and Millimeters
The conversion between centimeters and millimeters is based on the metric system where 1 centimeter equals exactly 10 millimeters.
1 cm = 10 mm
Therefore,
1 mm = 0.1 cm
To convert centimeters to millimeters, we multiply the value in centimeters by 10.
For example, 1 centimeter equals 10 millimeters, and 10 centimeters equal 100 millimeters.
Centimeter
What is a Centimeter (cm)?
A centimeter (symbol: cm) is a unit of length in the International System of Units (SI), equal to one hundredth of a meter (1 cm = 0.01 m).
History and Origin of the Centimeter
The centimeter is based on the SI unit meter, with the prefix 'centi-' indicating one hundredth. Metric prefixes range from 10^-18 to 10^18, with the meter as the base unit. Common prefixes include kilo-, mega-, giga-, centi-, milli-, micro-, and nano-.
Modern Applications of Centimeters
- Height measurements: Used worldwide to measure human height (e.g., 175 cm)
- Everyday measurements: Rulers, tape measures, and general dimensions
- Clothing sizes: Body measurements for tailoring and apparel
- Medical field: Patient measurements, wound sizes, and medical imaging
- Engineering and construction: Architectural drawings and specifications
- Education: Science and mathematics teaching
Millimeter
What is a Millimeter (mm)?
A millimeter (symbol: mm) is a unit of length in the International System of Units (SI), equal to exactly 1/1000th of a meter. It is one of the most commonly used metric units for precise measurements.
Origin and Definition
The millimeter gets its name from the metric prefix "milli-", meaning one thousandth. The current definition is based on the meter, which is defined as the distance light travels in 1/299,792,458th of a second. This ensures extreme accuracy in modern measurements.
Current Use
- Engineering: Precise measurements in mechanical engineering and manufacturing
- Medical: Measurements in medical imaging, surgical procedures, and pharmaceutical dosages
- Construction: Detailed measurements for building materials and architectural specifications
- Technology: Component dimensions in electronics and computer hardware
- Scientific research: High-precision measurements in laboratory experiments
- Everyday use: Rulers, calipers, and measuring tools for small objects
Centimeter to Millimeter Conversion Table
The conversion of centimeters to millimeters for certain values are provided below:
- Centimeters [cm]
- Millimeters [mm]
- 0.1 cm
- 1 mm
- 0.5 cm
- 5 mm
- 1 cm
- 10 mm
- 2 cm
- 20 mm
- 3 cm
- 30 mm
- 4 cm
- 40 mm
- 5 cm
- 50 mm
- 6 cm
- 60 mm
- 7 cm
- 70 mm
- 8 cm
- 80 mm
- 9 cm
- 90 mm
- 10 cm
- 100 mm
- 15 cm
- 150 mm
- 20 cm
- 200 mm
- 25 cm
- 250 mm
- 30 cm
- 300 mm
- 40 cm
- 400 mm
- 50 cm
- 500 mm
- 60 cm
- 600 mm
- 70 cm
- 700 mm
- 80 cm
- 800 mm
- 90 cm
- 900 mm
- 100 cm
- 1000 mm