Convert Centimeters to meters
1 centimeter = 0.01 meters · m = cm ÷ 100
When you need this conversion
This conversion goes from centimeters, the everyday metric unit for body measurements, clothing, and product dimensions, to meters, the SI base unit of length used for rooms, buildings, and sports distances. Both measure the same physical quantity, so the conversion is exact — the difference is which unit your source, tool, or region happens to use.
Centimeters to meters conversion table
| Centimeters (cm) | Meters (m) |
|---|---|
| 1 cm | 0.01 m |
| 2 cm | 0.02 m |
| 3 cm | 0.03 m |
| 5 cm | 0.05 m |
| 10 cm | 0.1 m |
| 15 cm | 0.15 m |
| 20 cm | 0.2 m |
| 25 cm | 0.25 m |
| 50 cm | 0.5 m |
| 75 cm | 0.75 m |
| 100 cm | 1 m |
| 250 cm | 2.5 m |
| 500 cm | 5 m |
| 1,000 cm | 10 m |
The formula
m = cm ÷ 100Because both units measure length, the conversion is a single multiplication by a fixed factor. That factor never changes, so the result is exact.
Convert the other way
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Frequently asked questions
- How many meters are in a centimeter?
- There are 0.01 meters in 1 centimeter. The formula is m = cm ÷ 100.
- How do you convert centimeters to meters?
- Use the formula m = cm ÷ 100. For example, 10 centimeters equals 0.1 meters.
- Is the centimeters to meters conversion exact?
- Yes. Centimeters and meters are both units of length, related by an exact defined factor. Displayed results are rounded for readability.
- What is cm short for?
- cm is the standard symbol for centimeter (also written as centimetres). m is the symbol for meter.