How to convert dots per millimeter to dots per centimeter
dot/cm = dot/mm × 10Multiply the value in dots per millimeter by 10. To go the other way, multiply by 0.1 (or divide by 10).
A dot per millimeter is larger than a dot per centimeter: one dot per millimeter contains 10 dots per centimeter.
Worked examples
- 1 dot per millimeter1 dot/mm × 10 = 10 dot/cm
- 5 dots per millimeter5 dot/mm × 10 = 50 dot/cm
- 10 dots per millimeter10 dot/mm × 10 = 100 dot/cm
- 20 dots per millimeter20 dot/mm × 10 = 200 dot/cm
- 100 dots per millimeter100 dot/mm × 10 = 1,000 dot/cm
Dots per millimeter to dots per centimeter conversion table
Values are calculated by the conversion engine and rounded to 8 significant figures.
| Dots per millimeter (dot/mm) | Dots per centimeter (dot/cm) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 dot/mm | 1 dot/cm |
| 0.25 dot/mm | 2.5 dot/cm |
| 0.5 dot/mm | 5 dot/cm |
| 1 dot/mm | 10 dot/cm |
| 2 dot/mm | 20 dot/cm |
| 3 dot/mm | 30 dot/cm |
| 4 dot/mm | 40 dot/cm |
| 5 dot/mm | 50 dot/cm |
| 6 dot/mm | 60 dot/cm |
| 7 dot/mm | 70 dot/cm |
| 8 dot/mm | 80 dot/cm |
| 9 dot/mm | 90 dot/cm |
| 10 dot/mm | 100 dot/cm |
| Dots per millimeter (dot/mm) | Dots per centimeter (dot/cm) |
|---|---|
| 12 dot/mm | 120 dot/cm |
| 15 dot/mm | 150 dot/cm |
| 20 dot/mm | 200 dot/cm |
| 25 dot/mm | 250 dot/cm |
| 30 dot/mm | 300 dot/cm |
| 40 dot/mm | 400 dot/cm |
| 50 dot/mm | 500 dot/cm |
| 75 dot/mm | 750 dot/cm |
| 100 dot/mm | 1,000 dot/cm |
| 250 dot/mm | 2,500 dot/cm |
| 500 dot/mm | 5,000 dot/cm |
| 1,000 dot/mm | 10,000 dot/cm |
About the units
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).
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).
Frequently asked questions
How many dots per centimeter are in one dot per millimeter?
There are 10 dots per centimeter in one dot per millimeter, and this value is exact by definition.
How do I convert dots per millimeter to dots per centimeter?
Multiply the number of dots per millimeter by 10. For example, 10 dot/mm × 10 = 100 dot/cm.
How many dots per millimeter are in one dot per centimeter?
One dot per centimeter equals 0.1 dots per millimeter. That is the reverse factor, 1 ÷ 10.
What is 10 dots per millimeter in dots per centimeter?
10 dot/mm = 100 dot/cm.
Is this dot/mm to dot/cm 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.