How to use CM to Meters
- Type a value in centimeters.
- The result in meters appears instantly.
- Type in the second box to convert the other way.
How to convert centimeters to meters
Multiply the value in centimeters by 0.01. Formula: m = cm ÷ 100. Example: 10 cm × 0.01 = 0.1 m.
Common centimeters to meters conversions
5 cm = 0.05 m. 25 cm = 0.25 m. 50 cm = 0.5 m. 100 cm = 1 m.
Where is cm to m conversion used?
Length conversions come up constantly when metric and imperial systems meet: checking your height for a visa or medical form, comparing screen and TV sizes, buying furniture or clothes from another country, reading product dimensions on international shopping sites, and following DIY or engineering drawings.
What are centimeters?
A centimeter is one hundredth of a meter. It is the everyday metric unit for height, clothing sizes and object dimensions in most countries.
What are meters?
The meter is the base unit of length in the International System of Units (SI), used worldwide for distances, room sizes and sports.
Centimeters to meters conversion table
| Centimeters (cm) | Meters (m) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.01 |
| 2 | 0.02 |
| 3 | 0.03 |
| 4 | 0.04 |
| 5 | 0.05 |
| 6 | 0.06 |
| 7 | 0.07 |
| 8 | 0.08 |
| 9 | 0.09 |
| 10 | 0.1 |
| 12 | 0.12 |
| 15 | 0.15 |
| 20 | 0.2 |
| 25 | 0.25 |
| 30 | 0.3 |
| 50 | 0.5 |
| 75 | 0.75 |
| 100 | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
How many meters are in 1 centimeter?
1 centimeter = 0.01 meters (1 cm = 0.01 m).
How many centimeters are in 1 meter?
1 meter = 100 centimeters (1 m = 100 cm).
What is 10 cm in meters?
10 cm = 0.1 m.
What is 100 cm in meters?
100 cm = 1 m.
Is the cm to m conversion exact?
Yes. Since 1959 the inch has been defined as exactly 2.54 cm, so every imperial–metric length factor (inch, foot, yard, mile) is exact. Results here are rounded only for display.
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