Millimeter [mm] to Meter [m] Converter
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How to Convert Millimeter to MeterMeter
1 mm = 0.001 m
1 m = 1000 mm
Example: convert 42 mm to m:
42 mm = 42 x 0.001 = 0.042 m
Millimeter
Definition: A millimeter (mm) is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one thousandth of a meter. It is a decimal fraction of the meter, the SI base unit of length.
History/origin: The millimeter is derived from the meter, which was defined in the late 18th century during the French Revolution as one ten-millionth of the distance from the equator to the North Pole along a meridian. The prefix 'milli-' denotes one thousandth.
Current use: Millimeters are widely used in engineering, manufacturing, construction, and science for precise measurements. They are commonly used in technical drawings, specifications, and for measuring small objects or distances.
Meter
Definition: A meter (m) is the base unit of length in the International System of Units (SI). It is defined as the length of the path travelled by light in vacuum during a time interval of 1/299,792,458 of a second.
History/origin: The meter was originally defined in the late 18th century as one ten-millionth of the distance from the equator to the North Pole along a meridian. Over time, the definition has been refined to its current form based on the speed of light.
Current use: Meters are widely used in almost all fields, including construction, engineering, science, and sports, for measuring distances, lengths, and heights. They are the standard unit of length in most of the world.
Millimeter to Meter Conversion Table
| Millimeter [mm] | Meter [m] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 mm | 0.00001 m |
| 0.1 mm | 0.0001 m |
| 1 mm | 0.001 m |
| 10 mm | 0.01 m |
| 50 mm | 0.05 m |
| 100 mm | 0.1 m |
| 1000 mm | 1 m |
| 10000 mm | 10 m |
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