Centimeter
cm
Commonly Used Scientific Unit
The centimeter is perhaps the most recognizable metric unit for everyday measurements. It's used for everything from measuring height and clothing sizes to ruler markings and scientific measurements.
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Centimeter (cm)
The centimeter is perhaps the most recognizable metric unit for everyday measurements. It’s used for everything from measuring height and clothing sizes to ruler markings and scientific measurements.
Characteristics
- Metric system unit
- 1 cm = 10 mm
- Commonly found on: rulers, measuring tapes, height measurements
- Medical use: standard unit for body measurements
Conversions
- 1 cm = 10 mm
- 1 cm = 0.01 m
- 1 cm = 0.3937 inches
- 100 cm = 1 meter
- 1 cm = 0.01 decimeters
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Used In Regions
EU International Scientific Asia