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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.

Nautical Mile

A nautical mile (nm) is a unit of distance used in navigation and air travel. It is defined as 1,852 meters or approximately 1.15078 miles. The nautical mile is based on the circumference of the Earth and is used for measuring distances at sea or in the air, where the curvature of the Earth is significant.

Origin:

The nautical mile has its origins in ancient times, specifically in the practice of navigation by the stars and the Earth's latitude lines. It was originally defined as one minute of latitude along any meridian (the Earth's lines of longitude). The term "nautical mile" comes from the word "nautical", meaning relating to sailors or ships. The modern definition, standardized in 1929 at 1,852 meters, was established by the International Hydrographic Organization. This standardization was necessary to maintain consistency in global navigation, and the nautical mile is now used universally in maritime and aviation contexts to measure distances on the Earth's surface.

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