centimeter to millimeter
Please provide values below to convert centimeter [cm] to millimeter [mm], or change ↔.
centimeter [cm]
Definition: A centimeter is a unit of length equal to one-hundredth of a meter.
Historyandorigin: It is part of the metric system, introduced in the late 18th century.
CurrentUse: It is commonly used in everyday measurements, such as in clothing and small objects.
funfact: The prefix 'centi-' comes from the Latin word 'centum,' meaning 'hundred.'
millimeter [mm]
Definition: A millimeter is a unit of length equal to one-thousandth of a meter.
Historyandorigin: It is part of the metric system, introduced in the late 18th century.
CurrentUse: It is used in precise measurements, such as in engineering and manufacturing.
funfact: The prefix 'milli-' comes from the Latin word 'mille,' meaning 'thousand.'
centimeter [cm] to millimeter [mm] Conversion Table
| 1 centimeter [cm] | 10 millimeter [mm] |
| 2 centimeter [cm] | 20 millimeter [mm] |
| 3 centimeter [cm] | 30 millimeter [mm] |
| 5 centimeter [cm] | 50 millimeter [mm] |
| 10 centimeter [cm] | 100 millimeter [mm] |
| 50 centimeter [cm] | 500 millimeter [mm] |
| 100 centimeter [cm] | 1000 millimeter [mm] |
| 1000 centimeter [cm] | 10000 millimeter [mm] |
| 10000 centimeter [cm] | 100000 millimeter [mm] |
| 100000 centimeter [cm] | 1000000 millimeter [mm] |
| 1000000 centimeter [cm] | 10000000 millimeter [mm] |
How to Convert centimeter to millimeter
1 centimeter [cm] = 10 millimeter [mm]
1 millimeter [mm] = 0.1 centimeter [cm]
we use cross multiplication method
centimeter [cm] → millimeter [mm]
1 → 10
1.5 → ?( suppose x)
=>1.5*10=1*x
by simplifying
x=15