5 centimeters is equal to 1.97 inches.
To provide a comparison of known objects of similar size:
– 5 centimeters is roughly the length of a paperclip.
– 5 centimeters is slightly shorter than the length of a standard AA battery.
– 5 centimeters is slightly longer than the width of a credit card.
– 5 centimeters is about 1/3 of the length of a golf ball.
– 5 centimeters is slightly shorter than the width of a standard Post-it note.