Convert millimeter to centimeter
Please provide values below to convert millimeter [mm] to centimeter [cm], or Convert centimeter to millimeter.
How to Convert Millimeter to Centimeter
1 mm = 0.1 cm
Example: convert 15 mm to cm:
15 mm = 15 × 0.1 cm = 1.5 cm
Millimeter to Centimeter Conversion Table
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Millimeter
A millimeter is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one-thousandth of a meter.
History/Origin
The prefix "milli-" comes from the Latin word "mille," meaning thousand. The millimeter was part of the original metric system adopted in France in 1795.
Current Use
The millimeter is widely used in engineering and manufacturing for high-precision measurements. It is also a common unit in construction and for measuring small objects.
Centimeter
A centimeter is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one-hundredth of a meter.
History/Origin
The prefix "centi-" comes from the Latin word "centum," meaning hundred. The centimeter was part of the original metric system established in France in 1795.
Current Use
The centimeter is a very common unit of measurement for everyday objects and is used in many fields, including science, engineering, and fashion.