Convert Centimeters to Meters
1 centimeter (cm) equals 0.01 meters (m).
1 cm = 0.01 m
Type in either box. Scientific notation works: 1.5e-3.
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How to Convert Centimeter to Meter
- 1 cm = 0.01 m
- 1 m = 100 cm
- Example: convert 15 cm to m: 15 cm = 15 × 0.01 m = 0.15 m
Formula
m = cm ÷ 100
Derivation from SI units:
- 1 cm = 10⁻² m
- SI base unit: the distance light travels in vacuum in 1/299 792 458 s
Both units are defined exactly, so the factor is exact. Centimeter definition: centimeter; Meter definition: meter.
Worked examples
- A height of 175 cm is 1.75 m.
175 cm × 0.01 = 1.75 m - A 250 cm room width is 2.5 m.
250 cm × 0.01 = 2.5 m
Centimeter to Meter conversion table
| Centimeters (cm) | Meters (m) |
|---|---|
| 1 cm | 0.01 m |
| 2 cm | 0.02 m |
| 2.54 cm | 0.0254 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 |
| 30 cm | 0.3 m |
| 45 cm | 0.45 m |
| 50 cm | 0.5 m |
| 60 cm | 0.6 m |
| 75 cm | 0.75 m |
| 90 cm | 0.9 m |
| 100 cm | 1 m |
| 120 cm | 1.2 m |
| 150 cm | 1.5 m |
| 160 cm | 1.6 m |
| 165 cm | 1.65 m |
| 170 cm | 1.7 m |
| 175 cm | 1.75 m |
| 180 cm | 1.8 m |
| 185 cm | 1.85 m |
| 190 cm | 1.9 m |
| 200 cm | 2 m |
Where it's used
Centimetre measurements are converted to metres for building plans and SI calculations. Divide by 100.
Centimeter to other length units
| Conversion | 1 cm equals |
|---|---|
| centimeter to meter | 0.01 m |
| centimeter to kilometer | 0.00001 km |
| centimeter to millimeter | 10 mm |
| centimeter to micrometer | 10000 µm |
| centimeter to nanometer | 10000000 nm |
| centimeter to angstrom | 100000000 Å |
| centimeter to mile | 0.000006213711922 mi |
| centimeter to yard | 0.01093613298 yd |
| centimeter to foot | 0.03280839895 ft |
| centimeter to inch | 0.3937007874 in |
| centimeter to mil | 393.7007874 mil |
| centimeter to nautical mile | 0.000005399568035 nmi |
Frequently asked questions
How many cm are in a meter?
Exactly 100.
How many meters are in 1 centimeter?
1 cm = 0.01 m.
How do I convert centimeters to meters?
Multiply the value in cm by 0.01, or divide it by 100. For example, 15 cm × 0.01 = 0.15 m.
Is the cm to m conversion exact?
Yes. Both units are defined exactly, and 1 cm is exactly 0.01 m.
Sources
- The International System of Units (SI), 9th edition (SI Brochure), Bureau International des Poids et Mesures , Table 7, SI prefixes.
- The International System of Units (SI), 9th edition (SI Brochure), Bureau International des Poids et Mesures , Section 2.3.1, base unit definitions.
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