Millimetres to Centimetres (mm to cm)

Convert millimetres to centimetres instantly. 1 millimetre = 0.1 centimetres, so divide the number of millimetres by 10. Includes worked examples and a full mm to cm table.

How to convert millimetres to centimetres

1 millimetre = 0.1 centimetres and 1 centimetre = 10 millimetres. To convert millimetres to centimetres, divide by 10:

cm = mm ÷ 10

Examples

  • 5 mm ÷ 10 = 0.5 cm
  • 25 mm ÷ 10 = 2.5 cm
  • 100 mm ÷ 10 = 10 cm

mm to cm conversion table

Millimetres (mm)Centimetres (cm)
1 mm0.1 cm
2 mm0.2 cm
3 mm0.3 cm
4 mm0.4 cm
5 mm0.5 cm
6 mm0.6 cm
7 mm0.7 cm
8 mm0.8 cm
9 mm0.9 cm
10 mm1 cm
12 mm1.2 cm
15 mm1.5 cm
20 mm2 cm
25 mm2.5 cm
30 mm3 cm
40 mm4 cm
50 mm5 cm
60 mm6 cm
70 mm7 cm
75 mm7.5 cm
80 mm8 cm
90 mm9 cm
100 mm10 cm
150 mm15 cm
200 mm20 cm
250 mm25 cm
500 mm50 cm
1,000 mm100 cm
5,000 mm500 cm
10,000 mm1,000 cm

What is a millimetre?

A millimetre is one thousandth of a metre (0.001 m), used for precise measurements in engineering, construction drawings and rainfall.

What is a centimetre?

A centimetre is one hundredth of a metre (0.01 m). It is used for everyday measurements such as height, clothing sizes and paper.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I convert millimetres to centimetres?

Divide the value in millimetres by 10. 1 millimetre = 0.1 centimetres.

How many millimetres are in one centimetre?

1 centimetre = 10 millimetres.

What is 25 mm in cm?

25 mm = 2.5 cm.

What is 100 mm in cm?

100 mm = 10 cm.