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Centimeter

The centimeter (cm) is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one-hundredth of a meter or 0.01 meters. It is commonly used for measuring smaller lengths or dimensions, such as the height of a person or the size of an object.

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The centimeter is derived from the meter, which is the base unit of length in the International System of Units (SI). The term "centimeter" comes from the Latin prefix "centi-", meaning one hundred, and "meter", meaning measure. The centimeter was introduced in the 18th century as part of the development of the metric system during the French Revolution, aimed at creating a universal and consistent system of measurements. Today, the centimeter is widely used for everyday measurements, especially for smaller distances or dimensions.

Millimeter

The millimeter (mm) is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one-thousandth of a meter or 0.001 meters. It is commonly used for measuring very small distances or dimensions, such as the thickness of an object or the precision of mechanical components.

Origin:

The millimeter is derived from the meter, which is the base unit of length in the International System of Units (SI). The term "millimeter" comes from the Latin prefix "milli-", meaning one thousand, and "meter", meaning measure. The millimeter was introduced as part of the metric system in the 18th century during the French Revolution, which sought to standardize measurements worldwide. Today, the millimeter is widely used in scientific, engineering, and everyday contexts, especially when precision is required.

Convert Centimeter to other length-converter units

1 Centimeter = 0.00001 Kilometer

1 Centimeter = 10 Meter

1 Centimeter = 1 Centimeter

1 Centimeter = 1000 Millimeter

1 Centimeter = 10000 Micrometer

1 Centimeter = 10000000 Nanometer

1 Centimeter = 0.0000062137 Mile

1 Centimeter = 0.010936133 Yard

1 Centimeter = 0.032808399 Feet

1 Centimeter = 0.3937007874 Inch

1 Centimeter = 1.057008707e-18 Light year

1 Centimeter = 10000 Micron

1 Centimeter = 0.0000053996 Nautical Mile