Convert cm to meters
Convert cm to meters instantly. 1 cm = 0.01 m. Formula, worked examples and a quick reference table.
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One centimeter equals 0.01 meters. To convert any number of centimeters to meters, multiply by 0.01.
The converter above works in both directions and updates as you type. Below you will find the formula, a worked example and a reference table of common values.
Length conversions come up wherever a measurement crosses a border: a height given in feet and inches on a form that wants centimetres, a running distance recorded in kilometres and compared against miles, a component specified in millimetres and ordered from a supplier working in inches. The conversions themselves are exact — the inch, foot, yard and mile have all been defined in metric terms since 1959 — so any discrepancy comes from rounding, not from the units disagreeing.
cm to meters formula
To go the other way, use centimeter = meter ÷ 0.01.
About these units
The centimetre is a hundredth of a metre. It is the everyday unit for body height and clothing sizes almost everywhere outside the United States, where feet and inches persist.
The metre is defined by the speed of light: the distance light travels in 1/299,792,458 of a second. Every other length unit is now defined against it.
Centimeter is also written centimetre, centimetres and centimeters. Meter is also written metre, metres and meters.
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cm to meters conversion table
| Centimeter | Meter |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 20 cm | 0.2 m |
| 25 cm | 0.25 m |
| 50 cm | 0.5 m |
| 100 cm | 1 m |
| 250 cm | 2.5 m |
| 500 cm | 5 m |
| 1,000 cm | 10 m |
Frequently asked questions
How many meters are in a centimeter? +
There are 0.01 meters in one centimeter.
What is 10 cm in m? +
10 cm equals 0.1 m. Multiply 10 by 0.01.
How do I convert meter back to centimeter? +
Use centimeter = meter ÷ 0.01. The converter above handles both directions, or see our dedicated meters to cm page.
How accurate is this centimeter to meter conversion? +
The factor used is 0.01, carried at full double precision. Where a unit has an exact legal definition the factor is exact rather than approximate. Rounding is applied only to the displayed result, so the answer is never a calculation done on an already-rounded number.
Is there a quick way to estimate cm to m in my head? +
Divide by 100. That matches the true factor of 0.01 exactly, so no adjustment is needed for a mental estimate.