What is a centimeter?
Definition
cm
The centimeter (cm) is a metric unit equal to one hundredth of a meter, used worldwide for everyday measurements including height and clothing sizes.
Unit system
Metric
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All length units
| Unit | Symbol | System |
|---|---|---|
| nanometers | nm | Metric |
| micrometers | μm | Metric |
| millimeters | mm | Metric |
| centimeters | cm | Metric |
| meters | m | Metric |
| kilometers | km | Metric |
| inches | in | Imperial / US |
| feet | ft | Imperial / US |
| yards | yd | Imperial / US |
| miles | mi | Imperial / US |
| nautical miles | nmi | Nautical & Aviation |
| light years | ly | Scientific & Astronomical |