282 centimeters is equal to 110.63 inches.
To put this into perspective, the average height of a door in the United States is 80 inches, which means that 282 centimeters is taller than the average door by about 30 inches. It is also slightly taller than the height of a standard refrigerator, which is about 68 inches.
In terms of commonly used objects, 282 centimeters is almost as long as a standard pool noodle (around 115 inches) and slightly shorter than a twin-sized bed (75 inches). It is also longer than the wingspan of a bald eagle, which is around 84 inches.