Centimeter Conversions

About Centimeters

The centimeter (cm) is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one-hundredth of a meter. It's widely used for everyday measurements.

Common Uses

• Personal Measurements: Height, waist size, body measurements
• Clothing: Garment dimensions and sizing
• Manufacturing: Product dimensions and specifications
• Education: Ruler measurements in schools

Conversions

• 1 centimeter = 0.01 meters
• 1 centimeter ≈ 0.394 inches
• 100 centimeters = 1 meter
• 2.54 centimeters = 1 inch

Practical Examples

• A standard credit card is about 8.5 cm wide
• An average smartphone is about 15 cm tall
• A sheet of A4 paper is 21 cm wide