AnswersDriveSo, we know that cent = 100, mille = 1000. But a centimeter is not equal to 100 meters much like a dollarcent is not equal to 100 dollars, and a millimeter is not 1000 m; 1000 meters is a kilometer! So a centimeter is equal to 10 millimeters. That would mean that a centimeter is longer than a millimeter.
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Is a centimeter the same as a millimeter?
Centimeter is a metric system length unit and equals to one hundredth of a meter. The abbreviation is "cm". Millimeter is a metric length unit and equal to one thousandth of a meter. There are 10 millimeters in a centimeter.
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How can I convert cm to mm?
Multiply the centimeter value by 10.
- The "millimeter" is a smaller unit than the "centimeter," even though both are derived from the basic "meter." When you convert any larger metric unit to a smaller one, you must multiply the original value.
- Example: 58.75 cm * 10 = 587.5 mm.
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How many times smaller is a micrometer than a millimeter?
A micrometer is one thousand times smaller than a millimeter and a millimeter is one thousand times smaller than a meter how many times smaller is a micrometer than a meter? A micrometer is one millionth of a meter.
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Is a mm larger than a CM?
1 mm is equivalent to .1 cm, thus meaning cm is a larger unit of measure, or take it this way; there are 1000 mm in a meter and only 100 cm in one meter. If you check their definitions, you will find that there are 10 millimeters to a centimeter, which means a centimeter is bigger (or longer, if you will).
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What is meant by the unit mm?
The millimetre (International spelling as used by the International Bureau of Weights and Measures; SI unit symbol mm) or millimeter (American spelling) is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one thousandth of a metre, which is the SI base unit of length.
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How big is a pea in CM?
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| CM | Inches | Object |
|---|---|---|
| 0.1 cm | 0.04 inches | Grain of sugar |
| 0.5 cm | 0.2 inches | Pea |
| 0.6 cm | 0.2 inches | Pencil eraser |
| 0.9 cm | 0.4 inches | Ladybug |
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What does it mean to MM?
The Roman numeral M is often used to indicate one thousand, and MM is used to indicate one million. For example, an expense of $60,000 might appear as $60M. Sales of $3,000,000 might be written as $3MM. Internet advertisers are familiar with CPM which is the cost per thousand impressions.
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Is a liter larger or smaller than a milliliter?
One liter is larger than one milliliter, so you would expect there to be more than one milliliter in 1 liter. The correct answer is 1,000. There are 10 milliliters in a centiliter, 10 centiliters in a deciliter, and 10 deciliters in a liter. Multiply: 10.
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How can I measure without a ruler?
Pro (Thumb) Tip: How to Measure an Inch Without a Ruler. The length between your thumb tip and the top knuckle of your thumb is roughly one inch. The next time you have a ruler handy, give it a quick measure to double-check. Your Feet: Your feet are a great way to measure room dimensions.
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Where do you find millimeters on a ruler?
There are exactly one hundred centimeters in one meter, and exactly 10 mm, or millimeters, in 1 cm. Millimeters can be easily seen on a standard centimeter ruler as the small markings between the centimeter intervals. The 5 mm marking between centimeter marks is often longer than the other millimeter marks.
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How many times larger than a centimeter is a Dekagram?
This means that 1 dekagram = 10 grams; 10 grams = 100 decigrams; and 100 decigrams = 1,000 centigrams. So, 1 dekagram = 1,000 centigrams. Decigrams (dg) are larger than milligrams (mg), so you expect there to be many mg in one dg. Dg is 10 times larger than a cg, and a cg is 10 times larger than a mg.
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How big is a nanometer?
How big is is one billionth of a meter? It is one millionth of a millimeter, and a millimeter is already very small - about the diameter of the lead in a wooden pencil. It helps to put these numbers into perspective. A human hair is around 75 microns (abbreviated 75μm) or 75,000nm (nanometers) in diameter.
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Is an inch larger than a centimeter?
Check your answers: The number of centimeters should be larger than the number of meters, since “centimeter” is a smaller unit of measure. The number of inches should be smaller than the number of centimeters, since “inch” is a larger unit of measure.
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How many centimeters has a meter?
This term has come over to English where we use cent for the coin which is a hundredth of a dollar. The prefix centi in the metric system also refers to a hundredth. There are 100 centimeters in a meter, 100 centiliters in a liter and 100 centigrams in a gram.
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Is a millimeter bigger than a meter?
Kilometers are 1,000 times larger than meters. The meter is the base unit for measuring length or distance in the metric system. There are 1,000 meters in one kilometer. So, one kilometer is 1,000 times larger than a meter.
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Is a mile bigger than a kilometer?
A kilometer is a unit of length or distance measurement that is equal to 1,000 meters. Its abbreviation is km. A mile is longer than a kilometer. One mile is equal to 1.609 kilometers.
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What is the difference between a centimeter and a meter?
It was first used as “centi” by the French, who introduced the measurement when they created the metric system. When used as centi, it is defined as one-hundredth of a unit. Thus, a meter is 100 cm, or a centimeter is one-hundredth of a meter.
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What is the meaning of m m?
A millimeter (abbreviated as mm and sometimes spelled as millimetre) is a small unit of displacement (length/distance) in the metric system. Millimeters are used to measure very small but visible-scale distances and lengths.