Converting from Millimeter (mm) to Centimeter (cm)

What is Millimeter (mm)

Millimeter (mm) is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one thousandth of a meter. It is commonly used for measuring smaller distances, such as the thickness of paper or the diameter of small objects.

What is Centimeter (cm)

Centimeter (cm) is another unit of length in the metric system, equal to one hundredth of a meter. It is often used for measuring lengths that are slightly larger than millimeters but still relatively small, such as the length of a pencil or the width of a book.

Conversion Formulas

To convert from millimeters to centimeters, you can use the following formula:

• centimeters = millimeters / 10

To convert from centimeters to millimeters, the formula is:

• millimeters = centimeters * 10

Examples

• 4 millimeters is equal to 0.4 centimeters (4mm = 0.4cm)
• 14 millimeters is equal to 1.4 centimeters (14mm = 1.4cm)
• 17 millimeters is equal to 1.7 centimeters (17mm = 1.7cm)

So, if you have a measurement in millimeters and want to convert it to centimeters, simply divide by 10. Conversely, if you have a measurement in centimeters and want to convert it to millimeters, just multiply by 10.

Now that you understand how to convert between millimeters and centimeters, you can easily perform these calculations using the provided formulas.