This comparison shows 3 objects drawn to scale. Drag the view to rotate it, or add your own items to the comparison.

| Object | As entered | Centimetres | Inches |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meter | 1 × 1 × 1 in | 2.54 × 2.54 × 2.54 cm | 1 × 1 × 1 in |
| decimeter | 0.1 × 0.1 × 0.1 in | 0.25 × 0.25 × 0.25 cm | 0.1 × 0.1 × 0.1 in |
| Centimeter | 0.01 × 0.01 × 0.01 in | 0.03 × 0.03 × 0.03 cm | 0.01 × 0.01 × 0.01 in |

| Object | Volume | vs smallest |
|---|---|---|
| Meter | 16.4 cm³ | >1,000,000× |
| decimeter | 16.4 mm³ | 1,000× |
| Centimeter | 1.6 × 10−2 mm³ | 1× |
* Height × width × depth of the box each object fits in, not the object's own volume. Multiples are against the smallest box here, Centimeter. Anything beyond a million times bigger is shown as >1,000,000×.