Convert centimeter to vara castellana
Please provide values below to convert centimeter [cm] to vara castellana [vara castellana], or Convert vara castellana to centimeter.
How to Convert Centimeter to Vara Castellana
1 cm = 0.0119738682299749 vara castellana
Example: convert 15 cm to vara castellana:
15 cm = 15 × 0.0119738682299749 vara castellana = 0.179608023449624 vara castellana
Centimeter to Vara Castellana 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.
Vara Castellana
The Castilian vara is an old Spanish unit of length, approximately 83.59 centimeters.
History/Origin
The vara was a common unit of length in Spain. The Castilian vara was the standard vara of the Kingdom of Castile.
Current Use
The Castilian vara is an obsolete unit of measurement.