Meters to Millimeters Converter
Convert meters (m) to millimeters (mm)
Result
1,000 mm
Millimeters
1 m = 1,000 mm
1 m in other units
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How to convert meters to millimeters
One meter equals 1,000 millimeters, so multiply the number of meters by 1,000.
mm = m × 1,000
1 m = 1,000 mm · 1 mm = 0.001 m
Worked example
To convert 5 meters to millimeters: 5 m × 1,000 = 5,000 mm.
About meters (m)
The meter (metre) is the SI base unit of length, defined by the distance light travels in 1/299,792,458 of a second.
About millimeters (mm)
A millimeter is one thousandth of a metre. Rain, screen sizes and engineering drawings are often measured in millimetres.
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Frequently asked questions
How many millimeters are in one meter?
One meter equals 1,000 millimeters.
How many meters are in one millimeter?
One millimeter equals 0.001 meters.
How do I convert meters to millimeters?
Use the formula mm = m × 1,000. For example, 5 m × 1,000 = 5,000 mm.