Convert centimeters to meters
1 cm = 0.01 m. Change the amount below, or read the formula and the reference table further down.
1 centimeter equals
meters
1 cm = 0.01 m
The formula
Centimeters and meters both measure length from the same zero, so a single multiplier does the job.
m = cm × 0.01
Going the other way? Convert meters to centimeters.
Centimeters to meters table
Common values, rounded for reading.
| Centimeters (cm) | Meters (m) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.01 |
| 2 | 0.02 |
| 3 | 0.03 |
| 4 | 0.04 |
| 5 | 0.05 |
| 6 | 0.06 |
| 7 | 0.07 |
| 8 | 0.08 |
| 9 | 0.09 |
| 10 | 0.1 |
| 15 | 0.15 |
| 20 | 0.2 |
| 25 | 0.25 |
| 30 | 0.3 |
| 40 | 0.4 |
| 50 | 0.5 |
| 75 | 0.75 |
| 100 | 1 |
| 250 | 2.5 |
| 500 | 5 |
| 1,000 | 10 |
Questions people ask
- How many meters are in a centimeter?
- One centimeter equals 0.01 meters.
- How do I convert centimeters to meters by hand?
- Multiply the number of centimeters by 0.01. For a rough check, 0.01 is close enough for most everyday use.
- What is 1 centimeter in meters?
- 1 centimeter is 0.01 meters.
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