Convert centimeter to centiinch
Please provide values below to convert centimeter [cm] to centiinch [cin], or Convert centiinch to centimeter.
How to Convert Centimeter to Centiinch
1 cm = 39.3700787401575 cin
Example: convert 15 cm to cin:
15 cm = 15 × 39.3700787401575 cin = 590.551181102362 cin
Centimeter to Centiinch Conversion Table
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Centimeter
A centimeter is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one-hundredth of a meter.
History/Origin
The prefix "centi-" comes from the Latin word "centum," meaning hundred. The centimeter was part of the original metric system established in France in 1795.
Current Use
The centimeter is a very common unit of measurement for everyday objects and is used in many fields, including science, engineering, and fashion.
Centiinch
A centiinch is a unit of length equal to one-hundredth of an inch.
History/Origin
The centiinch is not a standard unit of measurement but is a logical subdivision of the inch.
Current Use
The centiinch is rarely used.