Millimeter → Centimeter
1 mm = 0.1 cm. Convert millimeters to centimeters instantly with this free online tool.
1 mm = 0.1 cm
Millimeter to Centimeter Conversion Table
| Millimeter (mm) | Centimeter (cm) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.1 |
| 5 | 0.5 |
| 10 | 1 |
| 25 | 2.5 |
| 50 | 5 |
| 100 | 10 |
| 500 | 50 |
| 1000 | 100 |
Millimeter to Centimeter Formula
1 mm = 0.1 cm
Nominal vs Actual Lumber Sizes
| Nominal | Actual (in) | Actual (mm) |
|---|---|---|
| 1×2 | 3/4" × 1-1/2" | 19 × 38 |
| 1×4 | 3/4" × 3-1/2" | 19 × 89 |
| 1×6 | 3/4" × 5-1/2" | 19 × 140 |
| 2×2 | 1-1/2" × 1-1/2" | 38 × 38 |
| 2×4 | 1-1/2" × 3-1/2" | 38 × 89 |
| 2×6 | 1-1/2" × 5-1/2" | 38 × 140 |
| 2×8 | 1-1/2" × 7-1/4" | 38 × 184 |
| 2×10 | 1-1/2" × 9-1/4" | 38 × 235 |
| 2×12 | 1-1/2" × 11-1/4" | 38 × 286 |
| 4×4 | 3-1/2" × 3-1/2" | 89 × 89 |
| 6×6 | 5-1/2" × 5-1/2" | 140 × 140 |
About Millimeter and Centimeter
What is a Millimeter?
A millimeter is one thousandth of a meter (0.001 m), the base unit of length in the metric system. A credit card is about 0.76 mm thick.
What is a Centimeter?
A centimeter is one hundredth of a meter (0.01 m) and equals 10 millimeters. A standard pencil is about 19 cm long.
When to convert Millimeter to Centimeter
Converting millimeters to centimeters is common when working with metric measurements alongside metric specifications. For example, measuring tile grout gaps and spacer widths. Use centimeters for everyday metric measurements between 1 cm and 1 m, such as furniture depth or shelf spacing.
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