Precise Length Calculations Made Simple

Half of 17mm

Half of 17 millimeters (mm) = 8.500 millimeters (mm)

Half of 17mm in other units:

Unit Value
centimeters (cm) 0.8500
meters (m) 0.008500
kilometers (km) 0.000009
inches (in) 0.3346
feet (ft) 0.027887
yards (yd) 0.009296

Understanding This Calculation

When we divide 17mm by 2, we get 8.500mm. This is useful for finding the midpoint of a measurement, such as determining the center of an object or space.

In different units, half of 17mm equals:

  • 0.8500 centimeters (cm)
  • 0.008500 meters (m)
  • 0.000009 kilometers (km)

Calculate Half of Another Length

Examples: 10cm 5in 2m 1ft

About Halving Length Measurements

Why Calculate Half Measurements?

Finding half of a length measurement is a common task in many situations:

  • DIY Projects: Finding the center of materials or objects
  • Sewing & Crafts: Dividing fabric or material measurements equally
  • Construction: Determining midpoints for walls, fixtures, or furniture placement
  • Interior Design: Centering artwork or fixtures in a space
  • Cooking & Baking: Adjusting recipe measurements

Common Half Length Values

Reference table for commonly used measurements and their half values:

Original Length Half Value Equivalent In Other Units
1 meter (m) 0.5 m 50 cm / 500 mm / 19.69 in / 1.64 ft
1 foot (ft) 0.5 ft 6 in / 15.24 cm / 152.4 mm / 0.1524 m
1 inch (in) 0.5 in 1.27 cm / 12.7 mm / 0.0127 m / 0.0417 ft
10 centimeters (cm) 5 cm 50 mm / 0.05 m / 1.97 in / 0.164 ft
1 yard (yd) 0.5 yd 18 in / 1.5 ft / 45.72 cm / 0.4572 m