Millimeter to centimeter converter (mm to cm)

Conversion Formula

1 mm = 0.1 cm

Step-by-Step Explanation

1. Understand the base relationship:
   1 Millimeter = 0.001 meters
   1 Centimeter = 0.01 meters
2. Establish the conversion factor:
   1 mm = (0.001 m) / (0.01 m/cm) = 0.1 cm
3. Apply the conversion:
   Multiply the value in mm by 0.1 to get the equivalent in cm

Example Conversion

Convert 5 mm to cm:

5 mm × 0.1 = 0.5 cm