Because of the way in which they were defined.
Also, to prevent people from asking why an inch is shorter than a centimetre!
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An inch is larger than a centimeters. There are 2.54 centimeters in an inch.
Which measurements represents a length shorter than 5 centimeters?4 Millimeters
Shorter: it's about 1/8 inch.
Yes. One inch is 2.54 centimeters. One centimeter is .3937 inches.
Yes, on inch is 2.54 centimeters, so a centimeter is smaller than an inch.