Convert centimeter to mile (statute)
Please provide values below to convert centimeter [cm] to mile (statute) [mi (US)], or Convert mile (statute) to centimeter.
How to Convert Centimeter to Mile (Statute)
1 cm = 6.21369949494964e-06 mi (US)
Example: convert 15 cm to mi (US):
15 cm = 15 × 6.21369949494964e-06 mi (US) = 9.32054924242446e-05 mi (US)
Centimeter to Mile (Statute) 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.
Mile (Statute)
A statute mile is a unit of length equal to 5,280 feet.
History/Origin
The statute mile was defined by an Act of the English Parliament in 1592 during the reign of Elizabeth I.
Current Use
The statute mile is the standard unit for measuring road distances in the United States and the United Kingdom.