Sure, let's convert 185 millimeters to centimeters step-by-step.
1. Understand the relationship between millimeters and centimeters:
- We know that 1 centimeter is equivalent to 10 millimeters.
2. Set up the conversion factor:
- Since 1 centimeter equals 10 millimeters, we can express this relationship as a conversion factor: [tex]\( \frac{1 \text{ cm}}{10 \text{ mm}} \)[/tex].
3. Convert millimeters to centimeters using the conversion factor:
- To convert from millimeters to centimeters, we divide the number of millimeters by 10 (because there are 10 millimeters in each centimeter).
4. Perform the conversion calculation:
- For 185 millimeters, dividing by 10 gives us:
[tex]\[
\frac{185 \text{ mm}}{10} = 18.5 \text{ cm}
\][/tex]
Therefore, 185 millimeters is equal to 18.5 centimeters.
