To convert 5 centimeters to meters, you need to know the conversion factor between centimeters and meters. Since 1 centimeter is equal to 0.01 meters, you can convert 5 centimeters to meters by multiplying 5 by 0.01.
The formula to convert centimeters to meters is:
meters = centimeters × 0.01
Using this formula, we can calculate:
5 cm × 0.01 = 0.05 meters
Therefore, 5 centimeters is equal to 0.05 meters.
Examples of Lengths Similar to 5 Centimeters:
- The height of a credit card.
- The width of a standard adult’s index finger.
- The length of a small paperclip.
- The diameter of a compact disc (CD) case.
- The thickness of a thick magazine issue.