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Centimeter (cm)
A centimeter (cm) is a metric length unit equal to one-hundredth of a meter (0.01 m). It is widely used for body height, product dimensions, and everyday measurements.
Definition
A centimeter (cm) is a metric length unit equal to one-hundredth of a meter (0.01 m). It is widely used for body height, product dimensions, and everyday measurements.
History & origin
The metric system was introduced in France in the 1790s. The centimeter became a convenient everyday subunit of the meter for science, schools, and trade.
Conversion formula
m = cm ÷ 100 · inch = cm ÷ 2.54 · 1 cm = 10 mm
Frequently asked questions
- What is 178 cm in inches?
- About 70.08 inches (178 ÷ 2.54).
- How many centimeters in a meter?
- Exactly 100 cm = 1 m.
- Is cm used for height?
- Yes in most metric countries. The US often uses feet and inches instead.
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