Authoritative definitions of the International System of Units and SI prefixes.
Unit conversion
Centimetres to Millimetres Converter
1 cm = 10 mm. Enter a value to convert cm to mm, then use the formula and table below. Displayed digits may be rounded.
Length & distanceInstant result
Decimals
Formula result = input × 0.01 ÷ 0.001. 1 cm = 10 mm
Nonzero results too small for the selected decimal places use scientific notation.
Nonzero results too small for the selected decimal places use scientific notation.
Common examples
One value, several units
Metres0.01 m
Kilometres1.00000e-5 km
Millimetres10 mm
Miles6.21371e-6 mi
Yards0.0109 yd
Feet0.0328 ft
Inches0.3937 in
Nautical miles5.39957e-6 nmi
Conversion table
| cm | mm |
|---|---|
| 1 cm | 10 mm |
| 2 cm | 20 mm |
| 5 cm | 50 mm |
| 10 cm | 100 mm |
| 25 cm | 250 mm |
| 50 cm | 500 mm |
| 100 cm | 1,000 mm |
Conversion chart
1 cm10 mm
5 cm50 mm
10 cm100 mm
25 cm250 mm
50 cm500 mm
Worked example
1 cm = 10 mm. Apply the selected conversion formula to other input values.
Unit definition
Centimetres (cm) One centimetres equals 0.01 metre.
Unit history
Centimetres is represented here using its modern SI definition or an internationally accepted relationship to an SI base unit.
Step by step
1. Parse the value, including fractions.
2. Convert cm to metre.
3. Convert the base value to mm and apply your display precision.
Understand the result before using it
Centimetres to Millimetres converts a value measured in Centimetres (cm) into the equivalent value in Millimetres (mm). The numerical value changes because the size and definition of the selected unit changes; the underlying quantity does not.
Calculated result
The conversion follows the displayed unit relationship. Display rounding can hide additional digits, and measured inputs cannot become more accurate merely by changing units.
Formula, assumptions, and example
Formula
result = input × 0.01 ÷ 0.001
Assumptions
- Centimetres and Millimetres represent the same length & distance quantity.
- The input is expressed in cm; the output is expressed in mm.
- The unit definitions and conventional relationship shown on this page apply.
Worked example
1 cm = 10 mm. For another value, apply the same relationship and round only to the precision your source measurement supports.
When to use it
Good uses
- Read a cm measurement in a document that expects mm.
- Compare a centimetres value with a value reported in millimetres.
- Check the cm to mm arithmetic before copying the result into another calculation.
Limitations
Common mistakes to avoid
- Do not confuse cm with another unit that has a similar name or symbol.
- Round the output to a precision justified by the original measurement.
- Verify safety-critical, regulated, laboratory, and contractual conversions against the controlling standard.
Sources and further reading
These references explain the underlying standards or provide authoritative context. Your own contract, institution, clinician, product documentation, local code, or governing standard may be the controlling source.
Guidance on unit names, symbols, conversions, and numerical presentation.
Questions about this calculation
How do I convert Centimetres to Millimetres?
result = input × 0.01 ÷ 0.001. Input is in cm; result is in mm. 1 cm = 10 mm. The displayed digits may be rounded.
What is 1 cm in mm?
1 cm = 10 mm. The displayed digits may be rounded.
Can I reverse the cm to mm conversion?
Yes. Swap the source and target units in the converter. The reverse relationship converts mm back to cm.
Is the Centimetres to Millimetres result exact?
The conversion follows the displayed unit relationship. Display rounding can hide additional digits, and measured inputs cannot become more accurate merely by changing units.