millimeter to centimeter
Please provide values below to convert millimeter [mm] to centimeter [cm], or change ↔.
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]
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] to centimeter [cm] Conversion Table
1 millimeter [mm] | 0.1 centimeter [cm] |
2 millimeter [mm] | 0.2 centimeter [cm] |
3 millimeter [mm] | 0.3 centimeter [cm] |
5 millimeter [mm] | 0.5 centimeter [cm] |
10 millimeter [mm] | 1 centimeter [cm] |
50 millimeter [mm] | 5 centimeter [cm] |
100 millimeter [mm] | 10 centimeter [cm] |
1000 millimeter [mm] | 100 centimeter [cm] |
10000 millimeter [mm] | 1000 centimeter [cm] |
100000 millimeter [mm] | 10000 centimeter [cm] |
1000000 millimeter [mm] | 100000 centimeter [cm] |
How to Convert millimeter to centimeter
1 millimeter [mm] = 0.1 centimeter [cm]
1 centimeter [cm] = 10 millimeter [mm]
we use cross multiplication method
millimeter [mm] → centimeter [cm]
1 → 0.1
1.5 → ?( suppose x)
=>1.5*0.1=1*x
by simplifying
x=0.15