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Millimeter

The millimeter (mm) is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one-thousandth of a meter or 0.001 meters. It is commonly used for measuring very small distances or dimensions, such as the thickness of an object or the precision of mechanical components.

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The millimeter is derived from the meter, which is the base unit of length in the International System of Units (SI). The term "millimeter" comes from the Latin prefix "milli-", meaning one thousand, and "meter", meaning measure. The millimeter was introduced as part of the metric system in the 18th century during the French Revolution, which sought to standardize measurements worldwide. Today, the millimeter is widely used in scientific, engineering, and everyday contexts, especially when precision is required.

Meter

The meter (m) is the base unit of length in the International System of Units (SI). It is defined as the distance that light travels in a vacuum in 1/299,792,458 of a second. The meter is used worldwide for measuring lengths, heights, and distances in various fields, including science, engineering, and daily life.

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The meter was originally defined in the late 18th century during the French Revolution as one-ten-millionth of the distance from the equator to the North Pole. This was part of an effort to create a universal and rational system of measurement, the metric system. In 1791, the French Academy of Sciences was tasked with defining the meter, and the first standard meter was established in 1799. The meter has since been redefined multiple times as measurement technology improved, and in 1983, it was defined using the speed of light, a constant of nature, ensuring its precision and stability.

Convert Millimeter to other length-converter units

1 Millimeter = 0.000001 Kilometer

1 Millimeter = 0.001 Meter

1 Millimeter = 0.1 Centimeter

1 Millimeter = 1 Millimeter

1 Millimeter = 1000 Micrometer

1 Millimeter = 1000000 Nanometer

1 Millimeter = 6.213688756e-7 Mile

1 Millimeter = 0.0010936133 Yard

1 Millimeter = 0.0032808399 Feet

1 Millimeter = 0.0393700787 Inch

1 Millimeter = 1.057008707e-19 Light year

1 Millimeter = 1000 Micron

1 Millimeter = 5.399568034e-7 Nautical Mile