Convert centimeter to famn
Please provide values below to convert centimeter [cm] to famn [famn], or Convert famn to centimeter.
How to Convert Centimeter to Famn
1 cm = 0.00561377245519487 famn
Example: convert 15 cm to famn:
15 cm = 15 × 0.00561377245519487 famn = 0.084206586827923 famn
Centimeter to Famn Conversion Table
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Centimeter
A centimeter is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one-hundredth of a meter.
History/Origin
The prefix "centi-" comes from the Latin word "centum," meaning hundred. The centimeter was part of the original metric system established in France in 1795.
Current Use
The centimeter is a very common unit of measurement for everyday objects and is used in many fields, including science, engineering, and fashion.
Famn
A famn is an obsolete Swedish unit of length, equivalent to 3 aln or about 1.78 meters.
History/Origin
The famn was the Swedish version of the fathom, based on the span of outstretched arms.
Current Use
The famn is no longer in use.