Convert cm to meters
Centimeters to meters. Enter a value to convert, or use the cm to meters chart further down the page.
1 centimeter equals 0.01 meters. Going the other way, 1 meter = 100 centimeters.
How to convert cm to meters
To convert centimeters to meters, multiply the centimeter value by 0.01. You can also divide by 100 to get the same answer.
m = cm × 0.01
Worked example
Convert 15 cm to meters:
15 cm = 0.15 m
cm to meters conversion chart
Use this cm to meters table for quick reference without typing anything.
| centimeters (cm) | meters (m) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 cm | 0.0001 m |
| 0.1 cm | 0.001 m |
| 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 |
| 50 cm | 0.5 m |
| 100 cm | 1 m |
| 1,000 cm | 10 m |
What is a centimeter?
The centimeter is one hundredth of a meter. It is the unit most people reach for when measuring body height, clothing, paper and everyday objects in metric countries.
What is a meter?
The meter is the SI base unit of length, defined since 1983 as 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?
1 cm equals 0.01 meters. Going the other way, 1 meters is 100 cm.
How do you convert cm to meters?
To convert centimeters to meters, multiply the centimeter value by 0.01. You can also divide by 100 to get the same answer.
What is 10 cm in meters?
10 cm equals 0.1 meters. The conversion chart on this page lists the other values people look up most often.
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