Convert centimeter to mile
Please provide values below to convert centimeter [cm] to mile [mi, mi(Int)], or Convert mile to centimeter.
How to Convert Centimeter to Mile
1 cm = 6.21371192237334e-06 mi, mi(Int)
Example: convert 15 cm to mi, mi(Int):
15 cm = 15 × 6.21371192237334e-06 mi, mi(Int) = 9.32056788356001e-05 mi, mi(Int)
Centimeter to Mile 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.
Mile
A mile is a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems of measurement. The international mile is defined as exactly 1,609.344 meters.
History/Origin
The word "mile" comes from the Latin "mille passus," meaning "a thousand paces." The Roman mile spread throughout their empire. The English statute mile was established by an Act of Parliament in 1592.
Current Use
The mile is used for measuring distances on roads in the United States and the United Kingdom. It is also used in horse racing.