5 millimeters to centimeters
5 millimeters = 0.5 centimeters
Rounded to a practical precision: 0.5 cm.
Guide & FAQHow the calculation works · Nearby values · About these units · Frequently asked questions
How the calculation works
One millimeter is 0.1 centimeters, so:
5 mm × 0.1 = 0.5 cmReversing it, 0.5 centimeters ÷ 0.1 returns 5 millimeters.
Nearby values
| Millimeters | Centimeters |
|---|---|
| 3 mm | 0.3 cm |
| 3.5 mm | 0.35 cm |
| 4 mm | 0.4 cm |
| 4.5 mm | 0.45 cm |
| 5 mm | 0.5 cm |
| 5.5 mm | 0.55 cm |
| 6 mm | 0.6 cm |
| 6.5 mm | 0.65 cm |
| 7 mm | 0.7 cm |
In everyday terms, 5 millimeters is thinner than a pencil.
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 5 millimeters?
5 millimeters is 0.5 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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