Cm to Mm

Convert Centimeters to Millimeters

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Convert
cm
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How to convert centimeters to millimeters

Worked example: 1 cm = 10 mm

1 cm in all metric length units
UnitLength
Kilometers (km)0.00001 km
Meters (m)0.01 m
Decimeters (dm)0.1 dm
Centimeters (cm)1 cm
Millimeters (mm)10 mm

1 cm × 10 = 10 mm

Rule: millimeters = centimeters × 10 — exact: 1 cm = 10 mm.

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FAQ

How many mm are in 1 cm?

There are exactly 10 millimeters in 1 centimeter (1 cm = 10 mm) — the ten small divisions between two numbered marks on a ruler.

What is the formula to convert cm to mm?

Multiply the centimeter value by 10 — that is, move the decimal point one place to the right. For example, 6.5 cm × 10 = 65 mm.

How many mm is 1.5 cm?

1.5 cm is exactly 15 mm (1.5 × 10 = 15).