Centimeters converter
Convert between centimeters and other units of length
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1 centimeter =
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Centimeter (cm)
The centimeter is a unit of length equal to 1/100 of a meter, or about 0.3937 inches. It is a convenient unit for everyday measurements, such as human height.
Meter (m)
The meter is the universal unit of length, defined as the distance light travels in a vacuum in 1/299792458 of a second. It is equal to 1/1000 of a kilometer, or about 3.281 feet.