A centimeter is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one hundredth of a meter. To convert centimeters to another unit of length, such as inches or feet, you can use the following conversion factors:
1 centimeter = 0.393701 inches
1 centimeter = 0.0328084 feet
To convert centimeters to inches, you can multiply the number of centimeters by 0.393701. For example, if you have 10 centimeters, the conversion would be:
10 cm * 0.393701 in/cm = 3.93701 inches
To convert centimeters to feet, you can multiply the number of centimeters by 0.0328084. For example, if you have 100 centimeters, the conversion would be:
100 cm * 0.0328084 ft/cm = 3.28084 feet
Real-life example:
If you have a piece of string that measures 20 centimeters long and you want to know how many inches that is, you would multiply 20 cm by 0.393701 in/cm to get:
20 cm * 0.393701 in/cm = 7.87402 inches
FAQs:
1. How do I convert centimeters to meters?
To convert centimeters to meters, you can divide the number of centimeters by 100, since there are 100 centimeters in a meter.
2. Can I convert centimeters to kilometers?
Yes, you can convert centimeters to kilometers by dividing the number of centimeters by 100,000, since there are 100,000 centimeters in a kilometer.
3. How do I convert centimeters to millimeters?
To convert centimeters to millimeters, you can multiply the number of centimeters by 10, since there are 10 millimeters in a centimeter.