How Many Millimeters in a Centimeter?

There are 10 millimeters in a centimeter. The prefix 'milli' means 1/1000 and 'centi' means 1/100 in the metric system.

How many millimeters in a centimeter? — see the answer and conversion table below.

Use the related converter below for custom values.

Formula

Answer: There are 10 millimeters in a centimeter. The prefix 'milli' means 1/1000 and 'centi' means 1/100 in the metric system.

Example

Question: How many millimeters in a centimeter? Answer: There are 10 millimeters in a centimeter. The prefix 'milli' means 1/1000 and 'centi' means 1/100 in the metric system.

How to Use

  1. Read the direct answer at the top of the page
  2. Check the conversion table for common values
  3. Use the related converter for custom values
  4. Browse the FAQ for common follow-up questions

Frequently Asked Questions

How many mm in 5 cm?

There are 50 mm in 5 cm (5 x 10).

How many cm in an inch?

There are 2.54 cm in 1 inch. This is an exact conversion.

How many mm in an inch?

There are 25.4 mm in 1 inch (2.54 cm x 10 mm/cm).

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