A millimeter measures length that is equal to 1/10 of a centimeter. It also equals 0.04 inch. There are 25.4 millimeters in one inch.

ByHealthwise Staff
Primary Medical ReviewerE. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine
Specialist Medical ReviewerAnne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine
Last RevisedJune 9, 2009

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