What is cm?

Centimeter (cm)

The centimeter (cm) is a unit of length in the metric system. It is defined as one hundredth (1/100) of a meter. In terms of other metric units, 1 centimeter is equal to 10 millimeters.

• Definition: One hundredth of a meter.
• Relationship to other units: 1 cm = 10 mm, 100 cm = 1 m.
• Common uses: Measuring relatively small objects, heights (especially of people), lengths in cooking recipes, and technical drawings.

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• Meter
• Millimeter
• Metric System