How to convert centimeters to millimeters
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Take your value
Start with your value in centimeters.
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Multiply by 10
Multiply the centimeter value by 10. This is the exact conversion factor from centimeters to millimeters.
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Read the result
The product is your value in millimeters. For example, 5 cm × 10 = 50 mm.
Conversion formula
The exact factor from centimeters to millimeters is 10.
Millimeters = Centimeters × 10
Centimeters to Millimeters conversion table
Fifty common reference values, hand-picked for skim utility. Use the calculator above for any value not listed.
Conversion table from centimeters to millimeters| Centimeters (cm) | Millimeters (mm) |
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| 0.1 cm | 1 mm |
| 0.25 cm | 2.5 mm |
| 0.5 cm | 5 mm |
| 1 cm | 10 mm |
| 2 cm | 20 mm |
| 3 cm | 30 mm |
| 4 cm | 40 mm |
| 5 cm | 50 mm |
| 6 cm | 60 mm |
| 7 cm | 70 mm |
| 8 cm | 80 mm |
| 9 cm | 90 mm |
| 10 cm | 100 mm |
| 11 cm | 110 mm |
| 12 cm | 120 mm |
| 13 cm | 130 mm |
| 14 cm | 140 mm |
| 15 cm | 150 mm |
| 16 cm | 160 mm |
| 18 cm | 180 mm |
| 20 cm | 200 mm |
| 22 cm | 220 mm |
| 24 cm | 240 mm |
| 25 cm | 250 mm |
| 28 cm | 280 mm |
| 30 cm | 300 mm |
| 32 cm | 320 mm |
| 36 cm | 360 mm |
| 40 cm | 400 mm |
| 45 cm | 450 mm |
| 48 cm | 480 mm |
| 50 cm | 500 mm |
| 60 cm | 600 mm |
| 70 cm | 700 mm |
| 75 cm | 750 mm |
| 80 cm | 800 mm |
| 90 cm | 900 mm |
| 100 cm | 1000 mm |
| 125 cm | 1250 mm |
| 150 cm | 1500 mm |
| 200 cm | 2000 mm |
| 250 cm | 2500 mm |
| 300 cm | 3000 mm |
| 400 cm | 4000 mm |
| 500 cm | 5000 mm |
| 600 cm | 6000 mm |
| 750 cm | 7500 mm |
| 800 cm | 8000 mm |
| 900 cm | 9000 mm |
| 1000 cm | 10000 mm |
Real-world reference
A US quarter is about 2.4 cm wide. An adult thumb is around 6 cm long. A typical smartphone is 14–16 cm tall. In millimeters, that gives you: 1 cm = 10 mm, 10 cm = 100 mm, 100 cm = 1000 mm.
Frequently asked questions
- How many millimeters are in 1 centimeter?
- 1 centimeter equals 10 millimeters.
- How do I convert centimeters to millimeters?
- Multiply the centimeter value by 10. So x cm × 10 = the equivalent in mm.
- What is 5 centimeters in millimeters?
- 5 centimeters equals 50 millimeters.
- What is 10 centimeters in millimeters?
- 10 centimeters equals 100 millimeters.
- What is 100 centimeters in millimeters?
- 100 centimeters equals 1000 millimeters.
- How do I convert back from millimeters to centimeters?
- Multiply the millimeter value by 0.1. For example, 1 mm = 0.1 cm.
- Is the centimeter bigger than the millimeter?
- Yes. 1 centimeter is larger than 1 millimeter — specifically 10 times larger.
- Are these conversion factors exact?
- Yes. The factor of 10 is derived directly from the SI definitions of centimeter and millimeter.
About the centimeter and the millimeter
The centimeter
The centimeter (cm) is a metric unit of length equal to one-hundredth of a meter. It is the most common everyday unit outside the US for measuring small to mid-sized objects, body dimensions like height when stated in metric, fabric, and TV diagonals. A US quarter coin is about 2.4 cm wide; an average adult thumb is around 6 cm long.
The millimeter
The millimeter (mm) is a metric unit of length equal to one-thousandth of a meter. It is the working unit of engineering drawings, precision manufacturing, electronics, and most consumer-goods specifications outside the United States. A credit card is about 0.76 mm thick; the diameter of a pencil lead is around 2 mm.