Convert centimeter to megameter
Please provide values below to convert centimeter [cm] to megameter [Mm], or Convert megameter to centimeter.
How to Convert Centimeter to Megameter
1 cm = 1e-08 Mm
Example: convert 15 cm to Mm:
15 cm = 15 × 1e-08 Mm = 1.5e-07 Mm
Centimeter to Megameter 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.
Megameter
A megameter is a unit of length in the metric system equal to 10^6 meters.
History/Origin
The prefix "mega-" for 10^6 was adopted by the CGPM (General Conference on Weights and Measures) in 1873.
Current Use
The megameter is sometimes used to specify the diameters of planets and the distances of satellites.