Centimeters to Meters
Convert centimeters (cm) to meters (m). Type in either box; the other updates as you go.
How to convert centimeters to meters
To convert centimeters to meters, multiply the number of centimeters by 0.01.
Example
Convert 100 centimeters to meters:
Centimeter to meter conversion chart
| Centimeters (cm) | Meters (m) |
|---|---|
| 1 cm | 0.01 m |
| 2 cm | 0.02 m |
| 3 cm | 0.03 m |
| 4 cm | 0.04 m |
| 5 cm | 0.05 m |
| 6 cm | 0.06 m |
| 7 cm | 0.07 m |
| 8 cm | 0.08 m |
| 9 cm | 0.09 m |
| 10 cm | 0.1 m |
| 12 cm | 0.12 m |
| 15 cm | 0.15 m |
| 20 cm | 0.2 m |
| 25 cm | 0.25 m |
| 30 cm | 0.3 m |
| 40 cm | 0.4 m |
| 50 cm | 0.5 m |
| 60 cm | 0.6 m |
| 70 cm | 0.7 m |
| 75 cm | 0.75 m |
| 80 cm | 0.8 m |
| 90 cm | 0.9 m |
| 100 cm | 1 m |
| 150 cm | 1.5 m |
| 200 cm | 2 m |
| 250 cm | 2.5 m |
| 500 cm | 5 m |
| 1,000 cm | 10 m |
Going the other way? See the meters to centimeters chart.
About the units
Centimeter (cm)
A centimeter is one hundredth of a meter, about the width of a fingernail. Height, clothing and screen sizes are given in centimeters in most of the world.
Meter (m)
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.
Frequently asked questions
How many meters are in a centimeter?
There are 0.01 meters in a centimeter.
How many centimeters are in a meter?
There are 100 centimeters in a meter.
How do you convert centimeters to meters?
To convert centimeters to meters, multiply the number of centimeters by 0.01.
What is 100 centimeters in meters?
100 centimeters equals 1 meter.
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