Millimeter
Millimeter
A millimeter (SI symbol: mm) is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one thousandth of a meter (the SI base unit of length), which is the current SI standard.
Definition[edit | edit source]
The millimeter is defined as 1/1000 of a meter, which is the current SI base unit of length. The name millimeter comes from the Latin millesimus, meaning "thousandth part".
Usage[edit | edit source]
Millimeters are commonly used in many areas of life. They are used in science and engineering to measure small distances or sizes. In everyday life, they are used in measurements such as the sizes of objects, distances on maps, and the thickness of materials.
Conversion[edit | edit source]
One millimeter is equal to 0.1 centimeters, 0.001 meters, and 0.000001 kilometers. In terms of imperial units, one millimeter is approximately equal to 0.03937 inches.
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