Centimeter (cm)
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Centimeter Reference Chart - Typography Conversions
Interactive conversion chart showing typography unit relationships. Compare 8 common units with precise calculations.
| Unit | Symbol | Equivalent to 1 cm |
|---|---|---|
| CentimeterBase Unit | cm | 1 |
| Ciceros | C | 0.4512 |
| Didot'S Point | D·S·P | 0.0376 |
| Inch | in | 2.54 |
| Millimeter | mm | 0.1 |
| Pica (Postscript, Dtp, Computer) | P·P·D·C | 0.423333 |
| Pica (Printer'S) | pi, pc | 0.421752 |
| Postscript Point (Dtp) | P·P·D | 0.035278 |
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Centimeter Comparison Table
Compare Centimeter values with 6 other typography units. Quick reference for common conversion values.
| Centimeter (cm) | Ciceros (C) | Didot'S Point (D·S·P) | Inch (in) | Millimeter (mm) | Pica (Postscript, Dtp, Computer) (P·P·D·C) | Pica (Printer'S) (pi, pc) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2.216312 | 26.595745 | 0.393701 | 10 | 2.362207 | 2.371062 |
| 5 | 11.08156 | 132.978723 | 1.968504 | 50 | 11.811033 | 11.855308 |
| 10 | 22.163121 | 265.957447 | 3.937008 | 100 | 23.622066 | 23.710617 |
| 25 | 55.407801 | 664.893617 | 9.84252 | 250 | 59.055165 | 59.276542 |
| 50 | 110.815603 | 1,329.787234 | 19.685039 | 500 | 118.110329 | 118.553083 |
| 100 | 221.631206 | 2,659.574468 | 39.370079 | 1,000 | 236.220658 | 237.106167 |
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About the Centimeter
The Centimeter (cm) is a unit of typography measurement. Use our converter above to convert Centimeter to any other typography unit instantly