How to convert dots per centimeter to dots per millimeter
dot/mm = dot/cm × 0.1Multiply the value in dots per centimeter by 0.1. To go the other way, multiply by 10 (or divide by 0.1).
A dot per centimeter is smaller than a dot per millimeter: it takes 10 dots per centimeter to make one dot per millimeter.
Worked examples
- 1 dot per centimeter1 dot/cm × 0.1 = 0.1 dot/mm
- 5 dots per centimeter5 dot/cm × 0.1 = 0.5 dot/mm
- 10 dots per centimeter10 dot/cm × 0.1 = 1 dot/mm
- 20 dots per centimeter20 dot/cm × 0.1 = 2 dot/mm
- 100 dots per centimeter100 dot/cm × 0.1 = 10 dot/mm
Dots per centimeter to dots per millimeter conversion table
Values are calculated by the conversion engine and rounded to 8 significant figures.
| Dots per centimeter (dot/cm) | Dots per millimeter (dot/mm) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 dot/cm | 0.01 dot/mm |
| 0.25 dot/cm | 0.025 dot/mm |
| 0.5 dot/cm | 0.05 dot/mm |
| 1 dot/cm | 0.1 dot/mm |
| 2 dot/cm | 0.2 dot/mm |
| 3 dot/cm | 0.3 dot/mm |
| 4 dot/cm | 0.4 dot/mm |
| 5 dot/cm | 0.5 dot/mm |
| 6 dot/cm | 0.6 dot/mm |
| 7 dot/cm | 0.7 dot/mm |
| 8 dot/cm | 0.8 dot/mm |
| 9 dot/cm | 0.9 dot/mm |
| 10 dot/cm | 1 dot/mm |
| Dots per centimeter (dot/cm) | Dots per millimeter (dot/mm) |
|---|---|
| 12 dot/cm | 1.2 dot/mm |
| 15 dot/cm | 1.5 dot/mm |
| 20 dot/cm | 2 dot/mm |
| 25 dot/cm | 2.5 dot/mm |
| 30 dot/cm | 3 dot/mm |
| 40 dot/cm | 4 dot/mm |
| 50 dot/cm | 5 dot/mm |
| 75 dot/cm | 7.5 dot/mm |
| 100 dot/cm | 10 dot/mm |
| 250 dot/cm | 25 dot/mm |
| 500 dot/cm | 50 dot/mm |
| 1,000 dot/cm | 100 dot/mm |
About the units
Dot per centimeter (dot/cm)
The dot per centimeter (dot/cm) is a unit of digital image resolution in the metric system. One dot per centimeter equals 100 dots per meter (dot/m).
Dot per millimeter (dot/mm)
The dot per millimeter (dot/mm) is a unit of digital image resolution in the metric system. One dot per millimeter equals 1,000 dots per meter (dot/m).
Frequently asked questions
How many dots per millimeter are in one dot per centimeter?
There are 0.1 dots per millimeter in one dot per centimeter, and this value is exact by definition.
How do I convert dots per centimeter to dots per millimeter?
Multiply the number of dots per centimeter by 0.1. For example, 10 dot/cm × 0.1 = 1 dot/mm.
How many dots per centimeter are in one dot per millimeter?
One dot per millimeter equals 10 dots per centimeter. That is the reverse factor, 1 ÷ 0.1.
What is 10 dots per centimeter in dots per millimeter?
10 dot/cm = 1 dot/mm.
Is this dot/cm to dot/mm converter accurate?
Yes. Both units are defined exactly in terms of SI units, so the conversion factor is exact; results are shown to 12 significant figures by default and you can change precision in the converter. Calculations run in your browser using the same tested engine that generated this page.