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20 millimeters to centimeters

20 millimeters = 2 centimeters

Rounded to a practical precision: 2 cm.

How the calculation works

One millimeter is 0.1 centimeters, so:

20 mm × 0.1 = 2 cm

Reversing it, 2 centimeters ÷ 0.1 returns 20 millimeters.

Nearby values

MillimetersCentimeters
16 mm1.6 cm
17 mm1.7 cm
18 mm1.8 cm
19 mm1.9 cm
20 mm2 cm
21 mm2.1 cm
22 mm2.2 cm
23 mm2.3 cm
24 mm2.4 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 20 millimeters?

20 millimeters is 2 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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