En to Centimeter Conversion

Convert between En and Centimeter quickly and accurately.

From En

To Centimeter

How to Convert En to Centimeter

Conversion Formula

1 en = 0.018 cm

1 cm = 56.906 en

Example

Convert 15 en to cm:

15 en = 15 × 0.018 cm = 0.264 cm

Unit Information

Learn about the typography units you're converting between

En

Definition

An en is a typographic unit equal to half the width of an em, traditionally used for spacing and dashes. One en equals 9.9626400996 twips, providing precise control over typographic spacing and punctuation.

History/Origin

The en unit was developed in traditional typography as half of an em, used primarily for spacing and the en dash. It has been maintained in digital typography for consistent spacing and punctuation measurements.

Current Use

En units are used in typography for spacing measurements, en dash width, and precise typographic spacing that maintains proportional relationships with font size and maintains traditional typographic conventions.

Multiplier

9.963

Offset

Centimeter

Definition

A centimeter is one-hundredth of a meter, commonly used in typography for medium-scale measurements. One centimeter equals 566.9291338583 twips, providing a practical unit for document layout and typographic spacing.

History/Origin

The centimeter is part of the metric system, derived from the meter. It has been widely adopted internationally for scientific, engineering, and commercial measurements, including typography and graphic design.

Current Use

Centimeters are extensively used in typography for measuring margins, column widths, font sizes, and spacing in both print and digital media, especially in international publishing and design standards.

Multiplier

566.929

Offset