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What is Centimeter (cm)?
A centimeter (symbol: cm) is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one hundredth of a meter.
History
The centimeter is based on the SI unit meter, adding the prefix 'centi' which means one hundredth.
Current Use
Commonly used for measuring small objects, height of people, and dimensions in everyday life where the meter is too large.
What is Kilometer (km)?
A kilometer (symbol: km) is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one thousand meters.
History
Derived from the Greek 'chilioi' (thousand) and 'metron' (measure). It was officially adopted in France in 1795.
Current Use
The standard unit for expressing distances between geographical places on land in most of the world.
Centimeter (cm) to Kilometer (km) Conversion Table
| Centimeter (cm) | Kilometer (km) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 centimeter | 0 kilometer |
| 0.1 centimeter | 0.000001 kilometer |
| 1 centimeter | 0.00001 kilometer |
| 2 centimeter | 0.00002 kilometer |
| 3 centimeter | 0.00003 kilometer |
| 4 centimeter | 0.00004 kilometer |
| 5 centimeter | 0.00005 kilometer |
| 10 centimeter | 0.0001 kilometer |
| 20 centimeter | 0.0002 kilometer |
| 50 centimeter | 0.0005 kilometer |
| 100 centimeter | 0.001 kilometer |
| 1000 centimeter | 0.01 kilometer |
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