Centimeters to Meters
Convert centimeters to meters instantly. 1 cm = 0.01 m. Includes the exact factor, a conversion table of common values and the definition of both units.
How to convert centimeters to meters
To convert centimeters to meters, divide by 100 (multiply by 0.01). The relationship is fixed, so the same factor works for any quantity — there is nothing to look up and nothing that changes with temperature, location or context.
m = cm × 0.01
Centimeters to Meters conversion table
The values people look up most often, rounded for reading. Use the calculator above for anything in between.
| Centimeters | Meters |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 25 cm | 0.25 m |
| 50 cm | 0.5 m |
| 100 cm | 1 m |
| 500 cm | 5 m |
| 1,000 cm | 10 m |
What is a centimeter?
A hundredth of a metre. The everyday metric unit for body measurements and paper sizes.
What is a meter?
The SI base unit of length, defined by the distance light travels in 1/299,792,458 of a second.
The formula
m = cm × 0.01
Every result on this page comes from this formula. Nothing is rounded until the final display, so figures match a spreadsheet to the cent.
How to use the Centimeters to Meters
- Type the number of centimeters you want to convert.
- Read the result in meters straight away — there is no button to press.
- Check the table below for the values that come up most often, or reverse the conversion with the linked meters to centimeters page.
Centimeters to Meters — frequently asked questions
How many meters are in a centimeter?
One centimeter equals 0.01 m. m = cm × 0.01
What is the formula to convert centimeters to meters?
The formula is m = cm × 0.01. It is an exact definition rather than an approximation, so the conversion never drifts no matter how large the number.
How do I convert meters back to centimeters?
Divide instead of multiplying: one meter is 100 cm. The reverse converter is linked in the related tools list.
Is this conversion exact?
Yes. Both units are defined against the same base unit by international agreement, so the factor is exact — any rounding you see is only in the display, which you can widen by entering more decimal places.
Is this centimeters to meters free to use?
Yes. Every calculator on the site is free, needs no sign-up, and runs entirely in your browser, so your figures never leave your device.
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About this calculator
Written and reviewed by The Samsung Calculator editorial team. Every calculator is written against a published formula, reviewed against at least one independent reference implementation, and dated when it changes.
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