If you convert from a centi metric unit to a milli metric unit are you going to a smaller unit or a larger unit in size?

Answer 1

1 centi is 10 times more than 1 milli. 1 milli is 1/10 of 1 centi. What helps me to remember is that one millimeter is a lot smaller (1/10) than a centimeter, so it takes more millimeters (10) to make one centimeter.

Answer 2

You are converting to a smaller unit in size. In the metric system, milli- is a smaller unit prefix than centi-.