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1 cm equals 10 mm. To convert cm to mm, multiply the number of cm by 10.

How to convert cm to mm?

cm to mm conversion can be done using multiplication or division.

First, let’s convert 1 cm to mm using multiplication method:

We know that there are 10 millimeters in a cm.

mm = number of cm × 10

thus, 1 cm = (1 × 10) mm

∴ 1 cm = 10 mm

Next, let’s convert 1 cm to mm by using the division method:

There are 0.1 cm in a mm. To use division method of conversion, we will use following formula:

mm = number of cm ÷ 0.1

thus, 1 cm = (1 ÷ 0.1) mm

∴ 1 cm = 10 mm

Frequently Asked Questions

How many mm are there in 1 cm?

There are 10 mm in 1 cm.