Length Converter
Definitions
millimeter: A millimeter is one thousandth of a meter, commonly used in everyday measurements.
centimeter: A centimeter is one hundredth of a meter, frequently used for height measurements.
Conversion Formula
Multiply the value in millimeter by 0.1 to get the value in centimeter
General formula: value in millimeter × (0.001 / 0.01) = value in centimeter
Examples
millimeter examples:
A credit card is about 0.76 millimeters thick
A standard pencil lead is about 0.5-0.7 millimeters in diameter
centimeter examples:
A standard paperclip is about 3.5 centimeters long
The diameter of a AA battery is about 1.4 centimeters
Common Applications
millimeter: Used in engineering, medicine (tumor sizes), and everyday measurements.
centimeter: Used in clothing measurements, meteorology (rainfall), and medical imaging.
Interesting Facts
millimeter: The smallest measurement on a standard metric ruler is 1 millimeter.
centimeter: 1 cubic centimeter (cc) is equal to 1 milliliter (ml) in volume.
Interesting faqs
millimeter: faq 5,faq 6
centimeter: faq 7,faq 8
Decimal Conversions (47.1 to 47.9)
| Value | Conversion Result |
|---|---|
| 47.1 | 4.710000 centimeter |
| 47.2 | 4.720000 centimeter |
| 47.3 | 4.730000 centimeter |
| 47.4 | 4.740000 centimeter |
| 47.5 | 4.750000 centimeter |
| 47.6 | 4.760000 centimeter |
| 47.7 | 4.770000 centimeter |
| 47.8 | 4.780000 centimeter |
| 47.9 | 4.790000 centimeter |
Matrix Conversion (47)
| From \ To | ||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| nanometer | micrometer | millimeter | centimeter | decimeter | meter | dekameter | hectometer | kilometer | inch | foot | yard | mile | nautical mile | |
| nanometer | 47.000000 | 0.047000 | 0.000047 | 0.000005 | 0.000000 | 0.000000 | 0.000000 | 0.000000 | 0.000000 | 0.000002 | 0.000000 | 0.000000 | 0.000000 | 0.000000 |
| micrometer | 47000.000000 | 47.000000 | 0.047000 | 0.004700 | 0.000470 | 0.000047 | 0.000005 | 0.000000 | 0.000000 | 0.001850 | 0.000154 | 0.000051 | 0.000000 | 0.000000 |
| millimeter | 47000000.000000 | 47000.000000 | 47.000000 | 4.700000 | 0.470000 | 0.047000 | 0.004700 | 0.000470 | 0.000047 | 1.850394 | 0.154199 | 0.051400 | 0.000029 | 0.000025 |
| centimeter | 470000000.000000 | 470000.000000 | 470.000000 | 47.000000 | 4.700000 | 0.470000 | 0.047000 | 0.004700 | 0.000470 | 18.503937 | 1.541995 | 0.513998 | 0.000292 | 0.000254 |
| decimeter | 4700000000.000000 | 4700000.000000 | 4700.000000 | 470.000000 | 47.000000 | 4.700000 | 0.470000 | 0.047000 | 0.004700 | 185.039370 | 15.419948 | 5.139983 | 0.002920 | 0.002538 |
| meter | 46999999999.999992 | 47000000.000000 | 47000.000000 | 4700.000000 | 470.000000 | 47.000000 | 4.700000 | 0.470000 | 0.047000 | 1850.393701 | 154.199475 | 51.399825 | 0.029204 | 0.025378 |
| dekameter | 470000000000.000000 | 470000000.000000 | 470000.000000 | 47000.000000 | 4700.000000 | 470.000000 | 47.000000 | 4.700000 | 0.470000 | 18503.937008 | 1541.994751 | 513.998250 | 0.292044 | 0.253780 |
| hectometer | 4700000000000.000000 | 4700000000.000000 | 4700000.000000 | 470000.000000 | 47000.000000 | 4700.000000 | 470.000000 | 47.000000 | 4.700000 | 185039.370079 | 15419.947507 | 5139.982502 | 2.920445 | 2.537797 |
| kilometer | 46999999999999.992188 | 47000000000.000000 | 47000000.000000 | 4700000.000000 | 470000.000000 | 47000.000000 | 4700.000000 | 470.000000 | 47.000000 | 1850393.700787 | 154199.475066 | 51399.825022 | 29.204446 | 25.377970 |
| inch | 1193800000.000000 | 1193800.000000 | 1193.800000 | 119.380000 | 11.938000 | 1.193800 | 0.119380 | 0.011938 | 0.001194 | 47.000000 | 3.916667 | 1.305556 | 0.000742 | 0.000645 |
| foot | 14325600000.000000 | 14325600.000000 | 14325.600000 | 1432.560000 | 143.256000 | 14.325600 | 1.432560 | 0.143256 | 0.014326 | 564.000000 | 47.000000 | 15.666667 | 0.008902 | 0.007735 |
| yard | 42976799999.999992 | 42976800.000000 | 42976.800000 | 4297.680000 | 429.768000 | 42.976800 | 4.297680 | 0.429768 | 0.042977 | 1692.000000 | 141.000000 | 47.000000 | 0.026705 | 0.023206 |
| mile | 75639168000000.000000 | 75639168000.000015 | 75639168.000000 | 7563916.800000 | 756391.680000 | 75639.168000 | 7563.916800 | 756.391680 | 75.639168 | 2977920.000000 | 248160.000000 | 82720.000000 | 47.000000 | 40.841883 |
| nautical mile | 87044000000000.000000 | 87044000000.000000 | 87044000.000000 | 8704400.000000 | 870440.000000 | 87044.000000 | 8704.400000 | 870.440000 | 87.044000 | 3426929.133858 | 285577.427822 | 95192.475941 | 54.086634 | 47.000000 |
All Unit Conversions (47)
| Unit | Value |
|---|---|
| nanometer | 47000000.000000 |
| micrometer | 47000.000000 |
| millimeter | 47.000000 |
| centimeter | 4.700000 |
| decimeter | 0.470000 |
| meter | 0.047000 |
| dekameter | 0.004700 |
| hectometer | 0.000470 |
| kilometer | 0.000047 |
| inch | 1.850394 |
| foot | 0.154199 |
| yard | 0.051400 |
| mile | 0.000029 |
| nautical mile | 0.000025 |
Convert 47 mm to cm
Converting millimeters to centimeters is a straightforward process. In this article, we will specifically convert 47 mm to cm, providing you with a clear understanding of both measurement units and the conversion formula.
mm Definition
Millimeter (mm) is a metric unit of length equal to one-thousandth of a meter. It is commonly used in various fields such as engineering, manufacturing, and medicine to measure small dimensions accurately.
cm Definition
Centimeter (cm) is another metric unit of length, equal to one-hundredth of a meter. Centimeters are widely used in everyday measurements, such as height and length, as well as in fields like science and education.
How to Convert 47 mm to cm
To convert millimeters to centimeters, use the formula:
centimeters = millimeters ÷ 10
For example, to convert 47 mm to cm:
47 mm ÷ 10 = 4.7 cm
Therefore, 47 mm is equal to 4.7 cm.
FAQs
What is the relationship between mm and cm?
1 centimeter is equal to 10 millimeters, which means you can convert mm to cm by dividing the millimeter value by 10.
Why is it important to know how to convert mm to cm?
Understanding how to convert between these units is essential for precise measurements in various applications, including construction, design, and education.
Can I convert cm to mm using the same formula?
No, to convert centimeters to millimeters, you multiply the centimeter value by 10.
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