cm to mm converter
1 centimeter equals 10 millimeters. Conversions use mm = cm × 10
cm → 10 mm
mm = cm × 10
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Worked examples
- 1 cm = 10 mm
- 2 cm = 20 mm
- 5 cm = 50 mm
- 10 cm = 100 mm
- 100 cm = 1,000 mm
centimeters to millimeters conversion table
| cm | mm | Arithmetic |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cm | 10 mm | × 10 |
| 2 cm | 20 mm | × 10 |
| 3 cm | 30 mm | × 10 |
| 4 cm | 40 mm | × 10 |
| 5 cm | 50 mm | × 10 |
| 6 cm | 60 mm | × 10 |
| 8 cm | 80 mm | × 10 |
| 10 cm | 100 mm | × 10 |
| 12 cm | 120 mm | × 10 |
| 15 cm | 150 mm | × 10 |
| 20 cm | 200 mm | × 10 |
| 25 cm | 250 mm | × 10 |
| 30 cm | 300 mm | × 10 |
| 40 cm | 400 mm | × 10 |
| 50 cm | 500 mm | × 10 |
| 60 cm | 600 mm | × 10 |
| 70 cm | 700 mm | × 10 |
| 80 cm | 800 mm | × 10 |
| 90 cm | 900 mm | × 10 |
| 100 cm | 1,000 mm | × 10 |
How to convert cm to mm
- Take your value in centimeters.
- Multiply by 10
- That is your answer in millimeters — no rounding needed until you choose a display precision.
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Questions
How many millimeters in 1 centimeter?
Exactly 10 mm. The factor follows from the definitions of both units, not from a measurement, so it is exact.
How do I convert cm to mm?
Multiply the centimeters figure by 10 — or use the converter above, which updates as you type.
Is cm to mm the same as mm to cm?
No — they are inverses. One cm is 10 mm, while one mm is 0.1 cm.
What is 1 cm in mm?
1 cm = 10 mm (see the value page for the full arithmetic).