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Unit information

Centimetre

/ˈsɛntɪmiːtə/

Symbol: cm
Unit system: SI

The centimetre is a unit of length and is a multiple of the metre; an SI derived unit. It has the symbol cm.

A centimetre is equal to 0.01m. It is also ≈ 0.3937in.

Centimetres are used in maps to scale up conversions to real world measurements.