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Convert Millimeter To Meter

Conversion Results

Millimeter Meter
0.01 1.000e-5
0.1 0
1 0.001
2 0.002
3 0.003
5 0.005
10 0.01
20 0.02
50 0.05
100 0.1
1000 1

How to Convert Millimeter to Meter

Step-by-Step Explanation

  1. Value to convert: 10 Millimeter
  2. Conversion Factor: 1 Millimeter = 0.001 Meter
  3. Calculate: 10 × 0.001 → 0.01 Meter

Unit Information

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.

Meter (m)

Definition

The meter (symbol: m) is the base unit of length in the International System of Units (SI). It is defined as the distance traveled by light in a vacuum in 1/299,792,458 of a second.

Current Use

Being the SI unit of length, the meter is used worldwide in many applications such as measuring distance, height, and length. The United States is one notable exception where the foot and yard are still widely used.

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