Millimeters to Meters Converter
Convert millimeters (mm) to meters (m)
Result
0.001 m
Meters
1 mm = 0.001 m
1 mm in other units
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How to convert millimeters to meters
There are 1,000 millimeters in one meter, so divide the number of millimeters by 1,000.
m = mm ÷ 1,000
1 mm = 0.001 m · 1 m = 1,000 mm
Worked example
To convert 5 millimeters to meters: 5 mm ÷ 1,000 = 0.005 m.
About millimeters (mm)
A millimeter is one thousandth of a metre. Rain, screen sizes and engineering drawings are often measured in millimetres.
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.
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Frequently asked questions
How many meters are in one millimeter?
One millimeter equals 0.001 meters.
How many millimeters are in one meter?
One meter equals 1,000 millimeters.
How do I convert millimeters to meters?
Use the formula m = mm ÷ 1,000. For example, 5 mm ÷ 1,000 = 0.005 m.