Difference between mm and cm

By: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman | Last updated: February 3, 2024

Lets see the Difference between mm and cm.

Millimeters (mm) Centimeters (cm)
Unit of Length Millimeter is a metric unit of length Centimeter is a metric unit of length
Symbol mm Cm
Conversion 1 centimeter = 10 millimeters 1 meter = 100 centimeters
Relationship 1 millimeter is 0.1 centimeter 1 centimeter is 10 millimeters
Usage Often used for precise measurements, especially in engineering and manufacturing Commonly used for everyday measurements, such as the height of a person or the length of an object on a smaller scale
Scale Smaller unit compared to centimeter Larger unit compared to millimeter
Example The thickness of a credit card is around 0.76 mm The length of a ruler is around 2 cm

 

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