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1 centimeter is a unit of length in the metric system. It is equal to one hundredth of a meter. The symbol for centimeter is cm.

The centimeter is derived from the meter, which is the base unit of length in the International System of Units (SI). One meter is divided into 100 centimeters. Therefore, 1 meter is equivalent to 100 cm. Conversely, 1 cm is equal to 0.01 meters.

In terms of other metric units, 1 centimeter is equal to 10 millimeters. This relationship means that 10 millimeters make up 1 centimeter. Conversely, 1 millimeter is equal to 0.1 centimeters.

The centimeter is a commonly used unit for measuring small objects and distances. For example, the diameter of a pencil eraser might be around 1 cm, and the length of a standard paperclip is often approximately 3 cm. It is also frequently used in scientific contexts, such as in biology for measuring the size of microorganisms or small specimens, and in engineering for precise measurements of components.

The inch, a unit of length in the imperial and US customary systems, is approximately equal to 2.54 centimeters. This conversion factor allows for easy comparison between the metric and imperial systems. Therefore, 1 inch is approximately 2.54 cm, and 1 cm is approximately 0.3937 inches.