What is a Centimeter?
Centimeter — is a unit of measurement for the length or height of objects.
We write it like this: cm
For example: \(1\,\text{cm}\), \(2\,\text{cm}\), \(5\,\text{cm}\)
A centimeter is very small!
Remember: \(1\,\text{cm} = 10\,\text{mm}\)
How Small is a Centimeter?
Look at your finger!
The width of the index fingertip is about \(1\,\text{cm}\) (measured across the nail).
Different people vary: approximately \(0.8\)–\(1.2\,\text{cm}\).