5 millimeters to centimeters
5 mm = 0.5 cm. Change the amount below, or read the formula and the reference table further down.
5 millimeters equals
centimeters
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 5 mm.
| Millimeters (mm) | Centimeters (cm) |
|---|---|
| 0 | 0 |
| 0.5 | 0.05 |
| 1 | 0.1 |
| 1.5 | 0.15 |
| 2 | 0.2 |
| 2.5 | 0.25 |
| 3 | 0.3 |
| 3.5 | 0.35 |
| 4 | 0.4 |
| 4.5 | 0.45 |
| 5 | 0.5 |
| 5.5 | 0.55 |
| 6 | 0.6 |
| 6.5 | 0.65 |
| 7 | 0.7 |
| 7.5 | 0.75 |
| 8 | 0.8 |
| 8.5 | 0.85 |
| 9 | 0.9 |
| 9.5 | 0.95 |
| 10 | 1 |
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 5 millimeters in centimeters?
- 5 millimeters is 0.5 centimeters.
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