5 centimeters to millimeters
5 centimeters = 50 millimeters
Rounded to a practical precision: 50 mm.
How the calculation works
One centimeter is 10 millimeters, so:
5 cm × 10 = 50 mmReversing it, 50 millimeters ÷ 10 returns 5 centimeters.
Nearby values
| Centimeters | Millimeters |
|---|---|
| 3 cm | 30 mm |
| 3.5 cm | 35 mm |
| 4 cm | 40 mm |
| 4.5 cm | 45 mm |
| 5 cm | 50 mm |
| 5.5 cm | 55 mm |
| 6 cm | 60 mm |
| 6.5 cm | 65 mm |
| 7 cm | 70 mm |
About these units
Centimeter (cm) — A centimetre is one hundredth of a metre, the everyday metric unit for body measurements and small objects.
Millimeter (mm) — A millimetre is one thousandth of a metre and is the default unit on engineering drawings and rulers.
Frequently asked questions
How many millimeters is 5 centimeters?
5 centimeters is 50 millimeters.
How do I convert centimeters to millimeters myself?
Multiply by 10. To go back, divide by 10 — or multiply by 0.1.
Is this figure exact?
The conversion factor between the centimeter and the millimeter is fixed by definition. The figure above is rounded for readability; the converter carries full precision.
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