Convert mm to cm

Milímetro

Definición
A millimeter (symbol: mm) is an SI unit of length equal to one-thousandth of a meter (0.001 m). It corresponds to the distance light travels in 1 / 299 792 458 000 of a second, ensuring exactness through the meter’s constant-based definition.

Origin
El prefijo mili- (Latín mille, “thousand”) denotes 10⁻³ in the metric system. While the meter itself has evolved—from a platinum-iridium bar to a light-based standard—the fixed relationship (1 mm = 0.001 m) remains unchanged.

Uso moderno
Millimeters are indispensable for precise measurements: engineering tolerances, technical drawings, machining parts, and any application requiring fine granularity.

Centímetro

Definición
A centimeter (symbol: cm) is an SI unit of length equal to one-hundredth of a meter (0.01 m). It’s a convenient subdivision of the meter for everyday and scientific measurements alike.

Origin
Formed by combining the centi- prefijo (latín centum, “hundred”) with “meter,” the centimeter is part of the metric system’s decimal structure, making unit conversions straightforward.

Uso moderno
Centimeters are used globally for measuring dimensions too small for meters but larger than millimeters—heights on medical charts, small object dimensions, classroom rulers, and more.

Millimeter → Centimeter Conversion Table

Cómo convertir

• 1 mm = 0,1 cm

• 1 cm = 10 mm

Ejemplo

To convert 15 mm to centimeters:

15 mm × 0.1 cm/mm = 1.5 cm