2 centimeters Ruler — Actual Size
Use this ruler to visualize and measure exactly 2 centimeters on your screen. After calibrating with a credit card or reference object, the ruler above displays 2 cm at its true physical size on any device — phone, tablet, or desktop. For reference, 2 cm is close to the size of a US penny (19.05mm).
Unit Conversions for 2 centimeters
2.00
centimeters
20.0
millimeters
0.79
inches
How to Measure 2 centimeters
- Open this page on the device you want to measure with and use the ruler displayed above.
- Calibrate by placing a credit card on the screen and adjusting the slider until the outline matches the card. This takes about 10 seconds.
- Place the object you want to measure against the ruler. The markings show centimeters, millimeters, and inches, so you can read 2 cm directly.
- Your calibration is saved in the browser, so the ruler remains accurate on your next visit.
About This Measurement
2 centimeters equals 20.0 millimeters or 0.79 inches. One centimeter is one-hundredth of a meter, or about 0.394 inches. The centimeter is part of the metric system used by most countries worldwide.
A real-world object close to 2 cm in size is a US penny (19.05mm). You can use such objects to get a quick sense of scale without a ruler.