* Milliliters (ml) measure volume, which is the amount of space a substance occupies.
* Centimeters (cm) measure length, which is the distance between two points.
Think of it this way: You can't say how long a gallon of milk is because length and volume are different concepts.
To convert between volume and length, you need more information. For example, you could convert the volume of a cube into the length of its side.
Let me know if you have a specific scenario where you need to convert between ml and cm, and I'll try to help!