Convert centimeter to finger (cloth)
Please provide values below to convert centimeter [cm] to finger (cloth) [finger], or Convert finger (cloth) to centimeter.
How to Convert Centimeter to Finger (Cloth)
1 cm = 0.0874890638670166 finger
Example: convert 15 cm to finger:
15 cm = 15 × 0.0874890638670166 finger = 1.31233595800525 finger
Centimeter to Finger (Cloth) 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.
Finger (Cloth)
A finger or finger's breadth is an obsolete unit of length, approximately the width of a human finger, about 3/4 of an inch.
History/Origin
The finger has been used as a unit of measurement since ancient times.
Current Use
The finger is no longer a standard unit of measurement.