Convert megameter to centimeter
Please provide values below to convert megameter [Mm] to centimeter [cm], or Convert centimeter to megameter.
How to Convert Megameter to Centimeter
1 Mm = 100000000 cm
Example: convert 15 Mm to cm:
15 Mm = 15 × 100000000 cm = 1500000000 cm
Megameter to Centimeter Conversion Table
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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.
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.