Centimeter to millimeter converter (cm to mm)

Conversion Formula

1 cm = 10 mm

Step-by-Step Explanation

1. Understand the base relationship:
   1 Centimeter = 0.01 meters
   1 Millimeter = 0.001 meters
2. Establish the conversion factor:
   1 cm = (0.01 m) / (0.001 m/mm) = 10 mm
3. Apply the conversion:
   Multiply the value in cm by 10 to get the equivalent in mm

Example Conversion

Convert 5 cm to mm:

5 cm × 10 = 50 mm