Centimeter to Millimeter Conversion

Convert between Centimeter and Millimeter quickly and accurately.

From Centimeter

To Millimeter

How to Convert Centimeter to Millimeter

Conversion Formula

1 cm = 10 mm

1 mm = 0.1 cm

Example

Convert 15 cm to mm:

15 cm = 15 × 10 mm = 150 mm

Unit Information

Learn about the typography units you're converting between

Centimeter

Definition

A centimeter is one-hundredth of a meter, commonly used in typography for medium-scale measurements. One centimeter equals 566.9291338583 twips, providing a practical unit for document layout and typographic spacing.

History/Origin

The centimeter is part of the metric system, derived from the meter. It has been widely adopted internationally for scientific, engineering, and commercial measurements, including typography and graphic design.

Current Use

Centimeters are extensively used in typography for measuring margins, column widths, font sizes, and spacing in both print and digital media, especially in international publishing and design standards.

Multiplier

566.929

Offset

Millimeter

Definition

A millimeter is one-thousandth of a meter, providing fine precision for typographic measurements. One millimeter equals 56.6929133858 twips, offering detailed control over text positioning and spacing.

History/Origin

The millimeter is a metric unit derived from the meter, providing a practical scale for precise measurements in engineering, manufacturing, and design applications, including typography and graphic design.

Current Use

Millimeters are used in typography for precise measurements of font sizes, line spacing, margins, and other typographic elements, particularly in professional publishing and technical documentation.

Multiplier

56.693

Offset