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Millimeters to Centimeters (mm to cm)

Convert millimeters to centimeters: 1 mm = 0.1 cm. Exact conversion factor, formula, 22-row table and worked examples, with JSON API and MCP access.

Formula

1 mm = 0.1 cm

centimeters = millimeters × 0.1 — reverse: millimeters = centimeters × 10

The factor is derived from the SI definitions of both units (base unit: m) as listed in NIST SP 811; results on this page are shown to 6 significant figures, the API returns up to 12.

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Millimeters to centimeters conversion table

Millimeters (mm)Centimeters (cm)
10.1
20.2
30.3
40.4
50.5
60.6
70.7
80.8
90.9
101
151.5
202
252.5
303
404
505
757.5
10010
20020
25025
50050
1000100

FAQ

How many centimeters are in one millimeter?

1 mm = 0.1 cm. The factor comes from the SI definitions of both units (NIST SP 811 / BIPM), so it is exact or correct to at least 10 significant figures.

What is the formula to convert millimeters to centimeters?

Multiply the value in millimeters by 0.1: centimeters = millimeters × 0.1. For example, 5 mm = 0.5 cm.

How do I convert centimeters back to millimeters?

Multiply by the inverse factor 10 (millimeters = centimeters × 10), or use the centimeters-to-millimeters page.

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