Convert centimeter to fingerbreadth
Please provide values below to convert centimeter [cm] to fingerbreadth [fingerbreadth], or Convert fingerbreadth to centimeter.
How to Convert Centimeter to Fingerbreadth
1 cm = 0.5249343832021 fingerbreadth
Example: convert 15 cm to fingerbreadth:
15 cm = 15 × 0.5249343832021 fingerbreadth = 7.8740157480315 fingerbreadth
Centimeter to Fingerbreadth 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.
Fingerbreadth
A fingerbreadth is an ancient unit of length, based on the width of a finger, approximately 3/4 of an inch.
History/Origin
The fingerbreadth was a common unit of measurement in many ancient cultures.
Current Use
The fingerbreadth is an obsolete unit of measurement.