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Meter

The meter (m) is the base unit of length in the International System of Units (SI). It is defined as the distance that light travels in a vacuum in 1/299,792,458 of a second. The meter is used worldwide for measuring lengths, heights, and distances in various fields, including science, engineering, and daily life.

Origin:

The meter was originally defined in the late 18th century during the French Revolution as one-ten-millionth of the distance from the equator to the North Pole. This was part of an effort to create a universal and rational system of measurement, the metric system. In 1791, the French Academy of Sciences was tasked with defining the meter, and the first standard meter was established in 1799. The meter has since been redefined multiple times as measurement technology improved, and in 1983, it was defined using the speed of light, a constant of nature, ensuring its precision and stability.

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.

Origin:

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.

Convert Meter to other length-converter units

1 Meter = 0.001 Kilometer

1 Meter = 1 Meter

1 Meter = 100 Centimeter

1 Meter = 1000 Millimeter

1 Meter = 1000000 Micrometer

1 Meter = 1000000000 Nanometer

1 Meter = 0.0006213712 Mile

1 Meter = 1.0936132983 Yard

1 Meter = 3.280839895 Feet

1 Meter = 39.37007874 Inch

1 Meter = 1.057000834e-16 Light year

1 Meter = 1000000 Micron

1 Meter = 0.0005399568 Nautical Mile