Centimeters to Meters

1 cm = 0.01 m

How to convert centimeters to meters

m = cm × 0.01

Example: 5 cm = 0.05 m

Centimeters to Meters conversion table

Centimeters (cm)Meters (m)
1 cm0.01 m
2 cm0.02 m
3 cm0.03 m
4 cm0.04 m
5 cm0.05 m
6 cm0.06 m
7 cm0.07 m
8 cm0.08 m
9 cm0.09 m
10 cm0.1 m
15 cm0.15 m
20 cm0.2 m
25 cm0.25 m
30 cm0.3 m
40 cm0.4 m
50 cm0.5 m
75 cm0.75 m
100 cm1 m
250 cm2.5 m
500 cm5 m
1,000 cm10 m

About the units

Centimeters: The centimeter is a metric unit of length equal to one hundredth of a meter. It is the everyday unit for body height, clothing and small objects in most of the world.

Meters: The meter is the SI base unit of length, defined by the distance light travels in a vacuum in 1/299,792,458 of a second.

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Frequently asked questions

How many meters are in 1 centimeter?

1 centimeter equals 0.01 meters.

How many centimeters are in 1 meter?

1 meter equals 100 centimeters.

How do I convert centimeters to meters?

Use the formula m = cm × 0.01.

What is 10 centimeters in meters?

10 centimeters equals 0.1 meters.

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Factors: NIST SP 811 · SI Brochure · NIST Handbook 44 — Updated