Convert mm to meters
Millimeters to meters. Enter a value to convert, or use the mm to meters chart further down the page.
1 millimeter equals 0.001 meters. Going the other way, 1 meter = 1,000 millimeters.
How to convert mm to meters
To convert millimeters to meters, multiply the millimeter value by 0.001. You can also divide by 1000 to get the same answer.
m = mm × 0.001
Worked example
Convert 15 mm to meters:
15 mm = 0.015 m
mm to meters conversion chart
Use this mm to meters table for quick reference without typing anything.
| millimeters (mm) | meters (m) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 mm | 0.00001 m |
| 0.1 mm | 0.0001 m |
| 1 mm | 0.001 m |
| 2 mm | 0.002 m |
| 3 mm | 0.003 m |
| 5 mm | 0.005 m |
| 10 mm | 0.01 m |
| 20 mm | 0.02 m |
| 50 mm | 0.05 m |
| 100 mm | 0.1 m |
| 1,000 mm | 1 m |
What is a millimeter?
The millimeter is a metric unit equal to one thousandth of a meter. It is the smallest unit marked on a standard metric ruler and is the working unit of engineering drawings, machining tolerances and rainfall measurement.
What is a meter?
The meter is the SI base unit of length, defined since 1983 as the distance light travels in a vacuum in 1/299,792,458 of a second.
Frequently asked questions
How many meters are in a millimeter?
1 mm equals 0.001 meters. Going the other way, 1 meters is 1,000 mm.
How do you convert mm to meters?
To convert millimeters to meters, multiply the millimeter value by 0.001. You can also divide by 1000 to get the same answer.
What is 10 mm in meters?
10 mm equals 0.01 meters. The conversion chart on this page lists the other values people look up most often.
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