convert Millimeter to meter

Conversion Formula

1 mm = 0.001 m

Step-by-Step Explanation

1. Understand the base relationship:
   1 Millimeter = 0.001 meters
   1 Meter = 1 meters
2. Establish the conversion factor:
   1 mm = (0.001 m) / (1 m/m) = 0.001 m
3. Apply the conversion:
   Multiply the value in mm by 0.001 to get the equivalent in m

Example Conversion

Convert 5 mm to m:

5 mm × 0.001 = 0.005 m