Convert Centimeter to Meter
Use this free converter to change centimeters (cm) into meters (m). Centimeter and meter both measure length. As a quick reference, 1 cm equals 0.01 m, and 1 m equals 100 cm.
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Meter (m)
0.01
1 cm = 0.01 m
Length conversion table
| Centimeter | Meter |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.0001 |
| 0.1 | 0.001 |
| 0.5 | 0.005 |
| 1 | 0.01 |
| 2 | 0.02 |
| 3 | 0.03 |
| 5 | 0.05 |
| 10 | 0.1 |
| 20 | 0.2 |
| 25 | 0.25 |
| 50 | 0.5 |
| 100 | 1 |
| 1,000 | 10 |
How to convert Centimeter to Meter
Multiply the centimeter value by 0.01 to get meters.
- Enter the number of centimeters you want to convert.
- The converter instantly shows the equivalent value in meters.
- Worked example: 15 cm × 0.01 = 0.15 m.
- Use the swap button to reverse the conversion (meter to centimeter).
About these units
Centimeter (cm)
- Definition
- A centimeter (cm) is one hundredth of a meter, a convenient metric unit for everyday measurements like height and paper sizes.
- History
- It dates from the original metric system and uses the SI prefix "centi-" (one hundredth).
- Current use
- Centimeters are used for body measurements, rainfall, screen and print dimensions, and school maths across the metric world.
Meter (m)
- Definition
- The meter (m) is the SI base unit of length, defined as the distance light travels in a vacuum in 1/299,792,458 of a second.
- History
- Introduced in France in 1793 as one ten-millionth of the distance from the equator to the North Pole, it was later fixed by a platinum bar and, since 1983, by the speed of light.
- Current use
- The meter is the standard unit of length in nearly every country and underpins science, engineering, construction, and sport worldwide.
Frequently asked questions
How many meters are in a centimeter?
There are 0.01 m in 1 cm. To convert, multiply the number of centimeters by 0.01.
How do I convert centimeters to meters?
Multiply the centimeter value by 0.01 to get meters. For example, 10 cm = 0.1 m.
Is this centimeter-to-meter converter free?
Yes. This converter is completely free, runs entirely in your browser, and requires no sign-up. Your inputs never leave your device.
Convert Centimeter to other length units
| Unit | 1 Centimeter equals |
|---|---|
| Meter (m) | 0.01 m |
| Kilometer (km) | 0.00001 km |
| Millimeter (mm) | 10 mm |
| Micrometer (µm) | 10000 µm |
| Nanometer (nm) | 10000000 nm |
| Mile (mi) | 0.0000062137119 mi |
| Yard (yd) | 0.010936133 yd |
| Foot (ft) | 0.032808399 ft |
| Inch (in) | 0.39370079 in |
| Nautical Mile (nmi) | 0.000005399568 nmi |
| Light Year (ly) | 1.0570e-18 ly |