1,000 millimeters to centimeters

Q: How many centimeters is 1,000 millimeters?

1,000 millimeters is 100 centimeters.

1,000 millimeters = 100 centimeters

Rounded to a practical precision: 100 cm.

millimeters

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How the calculation works

One millimeter is 0.1 centimeters, so:

1000 mm × 0.1 = 100 cm

Reversing it, 100 centimeters ÷ 0.1 returns 1000 millimeters.

Nearby values

Millimeters	Centimeters
960 mm	96 cm
970 mm	97 cm
980 mm	98 cm
990 mm	99 cm
1,000 mm	100 cm
1,010 mm	101 cm
1,020 mm	102 cm
1,030 mm	103 cm
1,040 mm	104 cm

About these units

Millimeter (mm) — A millimetre is one thousandth of a metre and is the default unit on engineering drawings and rulers.

Centimeter (cm) — A centimetre is one hundredth of a metre, the everyday metric unit for body measurements and small objects.

Frequently asked questions

How many centimeters is 1,000 millimeters?

1,000 millimeters is 100 centimeters.

How do I convert millimeters to centimeters myself?

Multiply by 0.1. To go back, divide by 0.1 — or multiply by 10.

Is this figure exact?

The conversion factor between the millimeter and the centimeter is fixed by definition. The figure above is rounded for readability; the converter carries full precision.

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