cm to meters converter
1 centimeter equals 0.01 meters. Conversions use m = cm × 0.01
cm → 0.01 m
m = cm × 0.01
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Worked examples
- 1 cm = 0.01 m
- 2 cm = 0.02 m
- 5 cm = 0.05 m
- 10 cm = 0.1 m
- 100 cm = 1 m
centimeters to meters conversion table
| cm | m | Arithmetic |
|---|---|---|
| 10 cm | 0.1 m | × 0.01 |
| 25 cm | 0.25 m | × 0.01 |
| 50 cm | 0.5 m | × 0.01 |
| 100 cm | 1 m | × 0.01 |
| 150 cm | 1.5 m | × 0.01 |
| 200 cm | 2 m | × 0.01 |
| 250 cm | 2.5 m | × 0.01 |
| 1 cm | 0.01 m | × 0.01 |
| 2 cm | 0.02 m | × 0.01 |
| 3 cm | 0.03 m | × 0.01 |
| 4 cm | 0.04 m | × 0.01 |
| 5 cm | 0.05 m | × 0.01 |
| 6 cm | 0.06 m | × 0.01 |
| 8 cm | 0.08 m | × 0.01 |
| 12 cm | 0.12 m | × 0.01 |
| 15 cm | 0.15 m | × 0.01 |
| 20 cm | 0.2 m | × 0.01 |
| 30 cm | 0.3 m | × 0.01 |
| 40 cm | 0.4 m | × 0.01 |
| 60 cm | 0.6 m | × 0.01 |
| 70 cm | 0.7 m | × 0.01 |
| 80 cm | 0.8 m | × 0.01 |
| 90 cm | 0.9 m | × 0.01 |
How to convert cm to m
- Take your value in centimeters.
- Multiply by 0.01
- That is your answer in meters — no rounding needed until you choose a display precision.
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Questions
How many meters in 1 centimeter?
Exactly 0.01 m. The factor follows from the definitions of both units, not from a measurement, so it is exact.
How do I convert cm to m?
Multiply the centimeters figure by 0.01 — or use the converter above, which updates as you type.
Is cm to m the same as m to cm?
No — they are inverses. One cm is 0.01 m, while one m is 100 cm.
What is 10 cm in m?
10 cm = 0.1 m (see the value page for the full arithmetic).