The centimeters to millimeters converter is a beneficial online tool that converts (units of length in the metric system) or (metric units) from centimeters to millimeters.
In a metric system of measurement, we use "meters" as a common unit of length. But in cases of smaller objects or distances, the lengths are measured in centimeters and millimeters. Although a meter is used as a fundamental unit of length, we use centimeters for general purposes, in terms of rulers, household measurements, etc., and millimeters for professional use in equipment, research, scientific developments, etc.
The prefix ‘centi’ represented by the symbol ‘c’ means ‘ONE HUNDREDTH’ and the prefix 'milli' represented by the symbol 'm' means ‘ONE THOUSANDTH’.
How to use the Centimeters to Millimeters Converter?
Step 1 : Enter the centimeters value in the given text box.
Step 2 : Click on CALCULATE and the equivalent value in millimeters will be displayed on the screen.
Step 3 : To view the thorough calculation, check the Solution box.
Step 4 : Click on RESET to start the calculation again.
How to convert Centimeters to Millimeters?
A centimeter is ten times larger than a millimeter.
1 centimeter is equal to 10 millimeters.
1 cm = 10 mm
Example :
Convert 15 cm into mm.
1 cm = 10 mm
So, 15 cm = 15\times10 = 150 mm
Centimeters to Millimeters Conversion table :
| Centimeters (cm) | Millimeters (mm) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.1 |
| 0.1 | 1 |
| 1 | 10 |
| 2 | 20 |
| 5 | 50 |
| 10 | 100 |
| 100 | 1000 |
Solved Examples
Q1. How long is 540 cm of wire in millimeters?
Solution :
Given, length of the wire = 540 cm
1 cm = 10 mm
540 cm = 540\times10 = 5400 mm
So, the length of the wire is 5400 millimeters.
Q2.Convert 74.52 cm of cardboard's width to mm.
Solution :
Given, width of the cardboard = 74.52 cm
1 cm = 10 mm
74.52 cm = 74.52\times10 = 745.2 mm
So, the width of the cardboard is 745.2 millimeters.
