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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∙ 11y agoAn 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.
No, centimeters are smaller than inches. 1 inch is equal to 2.54 centimeters.
An inch is larger than a centimeters. There are 2.54 centimeters in an inch.
An inch has exactly 2.54 centimeters.
Which measurements represents a length shorter than 5 centimeters?4 Millimeters
38.4 centimeters is longer than 38.19 centimeters.
Yes, an inch is larger than a centimeter. One inch is equal to 2.54 centimeters.
It is 600cm which equals 6m
An Inch is bigger than a centimeter. 2.54 centimeters are in an inch.
yes
Shorter: it's about 1/8 inch.
An inch is larger than a centimeter. There are exactly 2.54 centimeters in one inch.
Yes. One inch is 2.54 centimeters. One centimeter is .3937 inches.