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Convert Centimeter To Millimeter

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How to Convert Centimeter to Millimeter

Step-by-Step Explanation

  1. Value to convert: 10 Centimeter
  2. Conversion Factor: 1 Centimeter = 10 Millimeter
  3. Calculate: 10 × 10 → 100 Millimeter

Unit Information

Centimeter (cm)

Definition

A centimeter (symbol: cm) is a unit of length in the International System of Units (SI), the current form of the metric system. It is defined as 1/100 meters.

Current Use

The centimeter, like the meter, is used in all sorts of applications worldwide (in countries that have undergone metrication) in instances where a smaller denomination of the meter is required. Height is commonly measured in centimeters outside of countries like the United States.

Millimeter (mm)

Definition

A millimeter (symbol: mm) is a unit of length in the International System of Units (SI). It is defined as one thousandth of a meter (1/1,000 m).

Current Use

Millimeters are used for precise measurements in engineering, manufacturing, and science. They are commonly used to measure small objects, thickness, and precise dimensions.

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