Millimetres to Centimetres Converter
Convert millimetre to centimetre instantly. Type a value below — the result updates as you type.
When you need to convert millimetre to centimetre
Length conversions come up constantly in DIY, travel and online shopping — sizing furniture, reading a height in a different system, or checking a screen or fabric measurement listed in unfamiliar units.
Typical values: 0.5 mm is about 0.05 cm, and 100 mm works out to roughly 10 cm. Because the ratio is fixed at 0.1, you can scale any amount linearly — doubling the millimetres doubles the centimetres.
Metric and imperial length units coexist worldwide, so the same object is often quoted two ways depending on the country.
How to convert millimetre to centimetre
One millimetre equals 0.1 centimetres. To convert, multiply the number of millimetres by 0.1:
centimetres = millimetres × 0.1
For example, 10 millimetres × 0.1 = 1 centimetres.
Millimetres to centimetres conversion table
| Length (mm) | Centimetres (cm) |
|---|---|
| 1 mm | 0.1 cm |
| 2 mm | 0.2 cm |
| 3 mm | 0.3 cm |
| 5 mm | 0.5 cm |
| 10 mm | 1 cm |
| 20 mm | 2 cm |
| 50 mm | 5 cm |
| 100 mm | 10 cm |
FAQ
How many centimetres are in a millimetre?
One millimetre = 0.1 centimetres.
How do I convert centimetres back to millimetres?
Divide by 0.1, or use the centimetres to millimetres converter.