1 millimeter to centimeters

1 mm = 0.1 cm. Change the amount below, or read the formula and the reference table further down.

1 millimeter equals

0.1centimeters

1 mm = 0.1 cm

The formula

Millimeters and centimeters both measure length from the same zero, so a single multiplier does the job.

cm = mm × 0.1

Going the other way? Convert centimeters to millimeters.

Millimeters to centimeters table

Values either side of 1 mm.

Millimeters (mm)Centimeters (cm)
-4-0.4
-3.5-0.35
-3-0.3
-2.5-0.25
-2-0.2
-1.5-0.15
-1-0.1
-0.5-0.05
00
0.50.05
10.1
1.50.15
20.2
2.50.25
30.3
3.50.35
40.4
4.50.45
50.5
5.50.55
60.6

Questions people ask

How many centimeters are in a millimeter?
One millimeter equals 0.1 centimeters.
How do I convert millimeters to centimeters by hand?
Multiply the number of millimeters by 0.1. For a rough check, 0.1 is close enough for most everyday use.
What is 1 millimeter in centimeters?
1 millimeter is 0.1 centimeters.

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