Millimetres to Centimetres

Millimetres (mm) and centimetres (cm) are length units in the metric system. The main difference between them is the size of the unit. A millimetre is one-thousandth of a metre (0.001 m), and a centimetre is one-hundredth of a metre (0.01 m). This means that there are 10 millimetres in a centimetre. In other words, 1 cm = 10 mm.

Key points

1. One millimetre is equal to 0.1 centimetres.
2. To convert from millimetres to centimetres, multiply the number of millimetres by 0.1.
3. To convert from centimetres to millimetres, multiply the number of centimetres by 10.
4. Millimetres and centimetres are length units in the metric system.
5. Millimetres are typically used to measure small objects, while centimetres are used to measure more significant objects.

Frequently asked questions

How do u convert from mm to cm?

To convert from millimetres (mm) to centimetres (cm), you need to divide the number of mm by 10. So, for example, if you had 20 mm, you would divide 20 by 10 to get 2 cm.