Convert millimeters to centimeters
1 mm = 0.1 cm. Change the amount below, or read the formula and the reference table further down.
1 millimeter 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
Common values, rounded for reading.
| Millimeters (mm) | Centimeters (cm) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.1 |
| 2 | 0.2 |
| 3 | 0.3 |
| 4 | 0.4 |
| 5 | 0.5 |
| 6 | 0.6 |
| 7 | 0.7 |
| 8 | 0.8 |
| 9 | 0.9 |
| 10 | 1 |
| 15 | 1.5 |
| 20 | 2 |
| 25 | 2.5 |
| 30 | 3 |
| 40 | 4 |
| 50 | 5 |
| 75 | 7.5 |
| 100 | 10 |
| 250 | 25 |
| 500 | 50 |
| 1,000 | 100 |
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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