Millimeters to Centimeters
1 Millimeter = 0.1 Centimeters
Common amounts:
About the millimeter to centimeter conversion
The millimeter (mm) and the centimeter (cm) are both units of length. Convert between metric and imperial length units — millimeters, meters, kilometers, inches, feet, yards, miles and nautical miles.
To convert millimeters to centimeters, multiply by 0.1. To go back, multiply centimeters by 10.
Reference table
| Millimeters | Centimeters |
|---|---|
| 1 mm | 0.1 cm |
| 5 mm | 0.5 cm |
| 10 mm | 1 cm |
| 25 mm | 2.5 cm |
| 50 mm | 5 cm |
| 100 mm | 10 cm |
Need the reverse conversion? Convert Centimeters to Millimeters.
Convert Millimeter to other length units
Frequently asked questions
- How many centimeters is 1 millimeter?
- 1 Millimeter equals 0.1 Centimeters. To go the other way, 1 Centimeter equals 10 Millimeters.
- What's the formula to convert millimeters to centimeters?
- Multiply the number of millimeters by 0.1 to get centimeters. For example, 10 millimeters × 0.1 = 1 centimeters.
- Does this converter handle decimals and very large numbers?
- Yes. Type any real number, including decimals or values in the trillions. Math runs entirely in your browser — no server round-trip, no sign-up, and nothing to install.