Millimetre
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Millimetre (International spelling as used by the International Bureau of Weights and Measures; American spelling: millimeter, symbol: mm) is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one thousandth of a metre (the SI base unit of length).
Definition[edit | edit source]
One millimetre is defined as one thousandth of a metre, which is the base unit of length in the International System of Units (SI). The millimetre is a common unit of measurement in many fields, including engineering, physics, and medicine.
Usage[edit | edit source]
Millimetres are widely used in various applications:
- In engineering, millimetres are used for precise measurements and specifications.
- In medicine, millimetres are used to measure small distances, such as the size of a lesion or the thickness of a tissue.
- In physics, millimetres are used to measure wavelengths of electromagnetic waves, such as microwaves and infrared radiation.
Conversion[edit | edit source]
The millimetre can be converted to other units of length:
- 1 millimetre = 0.001 metre
- 1 millimetre = 0.1 centimetre
- 1 millimetre = 1,000 micrometres (µm)
- 1 millimetre = 1,000,000 nanometres (nm)
Related Units[edit | edit source]
- Centimetre: 1 centimetre = 10 millimetres
- Metre: 1 metre = 1,000 millimetres
- Kilometre: 1 kilometre = 1,000,000 millimetres
Applications[edit | edit source]
Millimetres are used in various fields:
- In construction, millimetres are used for precise measurements of materials and components.
- In manufacturing, millimetres are used to ensure the accuracy of parts and products.
- In science, millimetres are used to measure small distances and dimensions in experiments and research.
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