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Centimeter Definition
A centimeter (symbol: cm) is a unit of length in the International System of Units (SI), the current form of the metric system. It is defined as 1/100 meters.
The centimeter, like the meter, is used in all sorts of applications worldwide in instances where a smaller denomination of the meter is required. Height is commonly measured in centimeters outside of countries like the United States.
Inch Definition
An inch (symbol: in) is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems of measurement. An inch was defined to be equivalent to exactly 25.4 millimeters in 1959. There are 12 inches in a foot and 36 inches in a yard.
The inch is mostly used in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. It is also sometimes used in Japan (as well as other countries) in relation to electronic parts, like the size of display screens.
Conversion Table
| Centimeter (cm) | Inch (in) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 cm | 0.0039 in |
| 0.1 cm | 0.0394 in |
| 1 cm | 0.3937 in |
| 2 cm | 0.7874 in |
| 5 cm | 1.9685 in |
| 10 cm | 3.9370 in |
| 20 cm | 7.8740 in |
| 50 cm | 19.6850 in |
| 100 cm | 39.3701 in |