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Formula for Millimeter to Centimeter Conversion
How to convert millimeters to centimeters? (mm to cm)
To convert millimeter to centimeter, divide millimeter by 10
cm = mm / 10
For example, to convert 780 mm to cm:
cm = 780 mm / 10 = 78 cm
How to convert centimeters to millimeters? (cm to mm)
To convert centimeter to millimeter, multiply centimeter by 10
mm = cm * 10
For example, to convert 73 cm to mm:
mm = 73 cm * 10 = 730 mm
What is Millimeter and Centimeter?

- Centimeter and Millimeter are both units of length in the metric system.
- A Millimeter is equal to 1/10th of a centimeter.
- The symbol for millimeter is mm.
- The symbol for Centimeter is cm.
- A 'centi' means one hundredth (1/100th, 10-2). A 'milli' means one thousandth (1/1000th, 10-3)
- Millimeter is used to measure very small lengths. Metric Ruler/Scale or instruments such as Vernier Calipers measure in mm.
- Centimeter is used to measure slightly longer lengths, heights, and small distances of objects. A centimeter stick or centimeter ruler can be used to measure in centimeters
- Both Centimeter and Millimeter are not SI unit of length. The SI unit of length is 'meter'
Millimeter to Centimeter Table

Millimeter (mm) | Centimeter (cm) |
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0.01 mm | 0.001 cm |
0.05 mm | 0.005 cm |
0.75 mm | 0.075 cm |
1 mm | 0.1 cm |
1.2 mm | 0.12 cm |
1.5 mm | 0.15 cm |
1.6 mm | 0.16 cm |
1.8 mm | 0.18 cm |
2.5 mm | 0.25 cm |
2.5 mm | 0.25 cm |
3.5 mm | 0.35 cm |
5 mm | 0.5 cm |
10 mm | 1 cm |
12 mm | 1.2 cm |
16 mm | 1.6 cm |
30 mm | 3 cm |
35 mm | 3.5 cm |
50 mm | 5 cm |
60 mm | 6 cm |
70 mm | 7 cm |
100 mm | 10 cm |
120 mm | 12 cm |
150 mm | 15 cm |
200 mm | 20 cm |
250 mm | 25 cm |
300 mm | 30 cm |
400 mm | 40 cm |
500 mm | 50 cm |
750 mm | 75 cm |
1000 mm | 100 cm |
1500 mm | 150 cm |
2000 mm | 200 cm |
2500 mm | 250 cm |
5000 mm | 500 cm |
6000 mm | 600 cm |
8000 mm | 800 cm |
10000 mm | 1000 cm |
20000 mm | 2000 cm |
25000 mm | 2500 cm |
50000 mm | 5000 cm |
1000000 mm | 100000 cm |
Centimeter to Millimeter Table

Centimeter (cm) | Millimeter (mm) |
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0.05 cm | 0.5 mm |
0.1 cm | 1 mm |
0.25 cm | 2.5 mm |
0.5 cm | 5 mm |
1 cm | 10 mm |
1.5 cm | 15 mm |
2 cm | 20 mm |
2.5 cm | 25 mm |
3 cm | 30 mm |
3.5 cm | 35 mm |
3.6 cm | 36 mm |
4 cm | 40 mm |
5 cm | 50 mm |
5.6 cm | 56 mm |
6 cm | 60 mm |
6.5 cm | 65 mm |
7 cm | 70 mm |
10 cm | 100 mm |
12 cm | 120 mm |
15 cm | 150 mm |
20 cm | 200 mm |
25 cm | 250 mm |