The centimeter, one of the most widely used units of length, is part of the metric system, adopted globally for scientific and everyday measurements. It’s fascinating to note that the word “centimeter” originates from the Latin “centum,” meaning one hundred, as it represents one-hundredth of a meter. This small unit elegantly balances precision and convenience, making it perfect for measuring dimensions where millimeters might be too small and meters too large.
Despite its widespread use today, the metric system, including the centimeter, was only officially established during the French Revolution in 1799. Prior to this, measurement systems varied greatly across regions and often led to confusion. The adoption of a standardized measurement system was revolutionary, facilitating trade, science, and engineering across borders.
Originating from the Old English word “geard,” the yard has historical roots in measuring land and property—dating back to when it was considered the average length of a stride. Interestingly, the yard as a standardized unit became more consistent with the rule of Henry I of England in the 12th century, who established it to be the distance from his nose to the thumb of his outstretched arm. Today, a yard is specifically defined as 0.9144 meters.
Yards are not only pivotal in everyday measurements, but they also play an iconic role in sports. For instance, American football and golf heavily rely on this unit for measuring distances on fields and courses, affecting strategies and outcomes. These unique uses showcase the yard’s adaptability across various fields.
| Centimeters | Yards |
|---|---|
0
cm
|
0
yd
|
10
cm
|
0.109361
yd
|
20
cm
|
0.218723
yd
|
30
cm
|
0.328084
yd
|
40
cm
|
0.437445
yd
|
50
cm
|
0.546807
yd
|
60
cm
|
0.656168
yd
|
70
cm
|
0.765529
yd
|
80
cm
|
0.874891
yd
|
90
cm
|
0.984252
yd
|
100
cm
|
1.09361
yd
|
110
cm
|
1.20297
yd
|
120
cm
|
1.31234
yd
|
130
cm
|
1.4217
yd
|
140
cm
|
1.53106
yd
|
150
cm
|
1.64042
yd
|
160
cm
|
1.74978
yd
|
170
cm
|
1.85914
yd
|
180
cm
|
1.9685
yd
|
190
cm
|
2.07787
yd
|
200
cm
|
2.18723
yd
|
210
cm
|
2.29659
yd
|
220
cm
|
2.40595
yd
|
230
cm
|
2.51531
yd
|
240
cm
|
2.62467
yd
|
250
cm
|
2.73403
yd
|
260
cm
|
2.84339
yd
|
270
cm
|
2.95276
yd
|
280
cm
|
3.06212
yd
|
290
cm
|
3.17148
yd
|
300
cm
|
3.28084
yd
|
310
cm
|
3.3902
yd
|
320
cm
|
3.49956
yd
|
330
cm
|
3.60892
yd
|
340
cm
|
3.71829
yd
|
350
cm
|
3.82765
yd
|
360
cm
|
3.93701
yd
|
370
cm
|
4.04637
yd
|
380
cm
|
4.15573
yd
|
390
cm
|
4.26509
yd
|
400
cm
|
4.37445
yd
|
410
cm
|
4.48381
yd
|
420
cm
|
4.59318
yd
|
430
cm
|
4.70254
yd
|
440
cm
|
4.8119
yd
|
450
cm
|
4.92126
yd
|
460
cm
|
5.03062
yd
|
470
cm
|
5.13998
yd
|
480
cm
|
5.24934
yd
|
490
cm
|
5.35871
yd
|
500
cm
|
5.46807
yd
|
510
cm
|
5.57743
yd
|
520
cm
|
5.68679
yd
|
530
cm
|
5.79615
yd
|
540
cm
|
5.90551
yd
|
550
cm
|
6.01487
yd
|
560
cm
|
6.12423
yd
|
570
cm
|
6.2336
yd
|
580
cm
|
6.34296
yd
|
590
cm
|
6.45232
yd
|
600
cm
|
6.56168
yd
|
610
cm
|
6.67104
yd
|
620
cm
|
6.7804
yd
|
630
cm
|
6.88976
yd
|
640
cm
|
7
yd
|
650
cm
|
7.10849
yd
|
660
cm
|
7.21785
yd
|
670
cm
|
7.32721
yd
|
680
cm
|
7.43657
yd
|
690
cm
|
7.54593
yd
|
700
cm
|
7.65529
yd
|
710
cm
|
7.76465
yd
|
720
cm
|
7.87402
yd
|
730
cm
|
7.98338
yd
|
740
cm
|
8.09274
yd
|
750
cm
|
8.2021
yd
|
760
cm
|
8.31146
yd
|
770
cm
|
8.42082
yd
|
780
cm
|
8.53018
yd
|
790
cm
|
8.63955
yd
|
800
cm
|
8.74891
yd
|
810
cm
|
8.85827
yd
|
820
cm
|
8.96763
yd
|
830
cm
|
9.07699
yd
|
840
cm
|
9.18635
yd
|
850
cm
|
9.29571
yd
|
860
cm
|
9.40507
yd
|
870
cm
|
9.51444
yd
|
880
cm
|
9.6238
yd
|
890
cm
|
9.73316
yd
|
900
cm
|
9.84252
yd
|
910
cm
|
9.95188
yd
|
920
cm
|
10.06124
yd
|
930
cm
|
10.1706
yd
|
940
cm
|
10.27997
yd
|
950
cm
|
10.38933
yd
|
960
cm
|
10.49869
yd
|
970
cm
|
10.60805
yd
|
980
cm
|
10.71741
yd
|
990
cm
|
10.82677
yd
|
1000
cm
|
10.93613
yd
|
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