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Centimeter (cm) - Definition and Overview

What is Centimeter?

Centimeter (cm), also spelled centimetre is a unit of length equal to 0.01 metre in the metric system and the equivalent of 0.3937 inch.

Summary

  • The centimeter is a unit of length in the metric system equal to one hundredth of a meter
  • It is commonly used to measure everyday objects and distances, such as the dimensions of a piece of paper or the height of a person
  • The centimeter is widely used in many countries around the world for both scientific and everyday measurements.

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