How would you normally convert millimeters from centimeter? How many millimeters are there in a centimeter ?

1 cm is equal to 10 millimeters.

Online calculator to help you convert 1 cm to mm

How many mm in 1 cm?

We usually use different units for length in different countries. There are several internationally agreed systems of measurements. For example, the metric system, Imperial units (also known as British Imperial), and the Chinese system of weights and measures. Each and every system of unit and conversion is common in various countries and regions.

Unit SystemUnits Examples
The metric systemmillimeters (mm), centimeter (cm), decimeter (dm), meter (m), dekameter (dam), hectometer (hm), and so on.
Imperial unitsinch (″), foot (ft), yard (yd), mile, nautical mile (nm), fathom, furlong, Thousandth of an inch…
The Chinese systemli, zhang, chi, cun, fen…

But 1cm is how many mm? As we know, there are 10 mm in every cm. Let’s convert 1 cm to millimeters with maths formulas.

So,
. 1 centimeter = 10 millimeters
. or 1 cm = 10 mm
1 ✖️ 1 cm = 10 mm ✖️ 1 = 10 mm    (PS: cm = centimeter(plural: centimeters), mm = millimeter (plural: millimeters))
 
1 cm = 10 millimeters

How Many Millimeters in a Centimeter – Conversion Video

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