cm to mm Converter
Convert centimeters to millimeters and vice versa with instant bidirectional conversion
Length Conversion Calculator
1 centimeter = 10 millimeters
1 millimeter = 0.1 centimeters
Conversion Results
Conversion Formula: mm = cm × 10
Calculation: 0 cm × 10 = 0 mm
Unit Relationship: 1 centimeter equals 10 millimeters
Quick Conversions
Example Calculations
Converting 1.5 cm to mm
Given: 1.5 centimeters
Formula: mm = cm × 10
Calculation: 1.5 cm × 10 = 15 mm
Result: 1.5 cm = 15 mm
Converting 90 mm to cm
Given: 90 millimeters
Formula: cm = mm ÷ 10
Calculation: 90 mm ÷ 10 = 9 cm
Result: 90 mm = 9 cm
Common Conversions
Unit Information
Centimeter (cm)
A metric unit of length equal to one hundredth of a meter (10⁻² m)
Millimeter (mm)
A metric unit of length equal to one thousandth of a meter (10⁻³ m)
Conversion Tips
To convert cm to mm: multiply by 10
To convert mm to cm: divide by 10
Both units are part of the metric system
Millimeters provide higher precision for small measurements
Understanding Centimeter to Millimeter Conversion
What are Centimeters and Millimeters?
Centimeters and millimeters are metric measurement units for length, both being submultiples of the meter. The centimeter equals one hundredth of a meter (10⁻² m), while the millimeter equals one thousandth of a meter (10⁻³m).
The Conversion Relationship
The relationship between centimeters and millimeters is straightforward: 1 centimeter equals exactly 10 millimeters. This makes conversion between these units simple and precise.
Conversion Formulas
cm to mm: mm = cm × 10
mm to cm: cm = mm ÷ 10
Practical Applications
- •Engineering and technical drawings
- •Medical measurements and dosages
- •Manufacturing and quality control
- •Scientific research and experimentation