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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

CentimeterMeter
0.010.0001
0.10.001
0.50.005
10.01
20.02
30.03
50.05
100.1
200.2
250.25
500.5
1001
1,00010

How to convert Centimeter to Meter

Multiply the centimeter value by 0.01 to get meters.

  1. Enter the number of centimeters you want to convert.
  2. The converter instantly shows the equivalent value in meters.
  3. Worked example: 15 cm × 0.01 = 0.15 m.
  4. 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

Unit1 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

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