Centimeter Converter
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About Centimeters
The centimeter (cm) is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one hundredth of a meter. It is the base unit of length in the CGS (centimeter-gram-second) system of units.
A centimeter is a practical unit for many everyday measurements, being roughly the width of an adult’s finger or the diameter of a standard pencil or pen.
Common Uses
Centimeters are commonly used for:
- Body measurements (height, waist, etc.)
- Small object dimensions
- Rainfall measurements
- Furniture and room dimensions
- Craft and sewing projects
Reference Examples
To help visualize the centimeter:
- A standard paper clip is about 3-4 cm long
- A U.S. nickel coin is about 2 cm in diameter
- An adult thumb is approximately 2-3 cm wide
- A standard pencil is about 0.7-0.8 cm in diameter
- A medium-sized grape is about 2 cm in diameter