Converting Millimeters to Centimeters Example Problem

This example problem demonstrates how to convert millimeters to centimeters, which is actually much easier than you may have thought. The Problem Express 312 millimeters in centimeters. In order to calculate this problem, youll need to know how many millimeters make up a single centimeter. The following is the equation for centimeters to millimeters: 1 centimeter 10 millimeters From here, you can set up the conversion so the desired unit will be canceled out. In this case, we want cm to be the remaining unit.distance in cm (distance in mm) x (1 cm/10 cm)distance in cm (312/10) cmdistance in cm 3.12 cm The Answer 312 millimeters is 3.12 centimeters.