Convert Millimeters to Meters
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Converting Millimeters to Meters
Converting millimeters to meters is a basic metric system conversion used in engineering, construction, and scientific contexts when working with different scales of measurement.
Mathematical Relationship
The mathematical relation between millimeters and meters is straightforward: 1 meter = 1,000 millimeters. To convert a length in millimeters to meters, divide the millimeter value by 1,000.
Common Conversion Values
| Millimeters | Meters |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.001 |
| 10 | 0.01 |
| 100 | 0.1 |
| 1000 | 1 |
| 10000 | 10 |
Unit Definitions
Millimeters
The millimeter (symbol: mm) is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one-thousandth of a meter. It is commonly used for precise measurements in engineering, manufacturing, and scientific applications.
Meters
The meter (symbol: m) is the base unit of length in the International System of Units (SI). It is defined as the length of the path traveled by light in a vacuum during a time interval of 1/299,792,458 of a second.
Historical Context
Both the millimeter and meter were established as part of the metric system during the French Revolution. The prefix 'milli-' comes from the Latin word for thousand, reflecting the relationship of 1,000 millimeters to 1 meter.