Millimetres to centimetres
Ten millimetres make one centimetre—this page does the division for you.
Millimetres (mm)
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0.1 cm
1 cm = 10 mm.
Formula: Centimetres = Millimetres ÷ 10
*This tool is for informational purposes only. Verify measurements with official records for legal transactions.
Understanding these units
Millimetres
Millimetres capture very small metric distances.
Centimetres
Centimetres are practical for everyday small measurements.
Common questions
Multiply your value in millimetres by the conversion factor (see the formula on this page), or use the calculator above.
Yes for everyday engineering: inches are defined as exactly 2.54 cm, and the foot–metre relation follows from that definition.
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