centimetrat
Centimetre, often abbreviated as cm, is a unit of length in the metric system. It is defined as one-hundredth of a metre, making it equivalent to 0.01 metres. The centimetre is commonly used in everyday measurements, such as the height of a person or the dimensions of a room. It is also frequently used in scientific and engineering contexts, particularly in fields that require precise measurements.
The centimetre was originally defined in 1793 as one-hundredth of the metre, which was initially based on
In addition to the centimetre, the metric system includes other units of length, such as the metre,
The centimetre is widely used around the world, but it is not the only unit of length