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Centimeters to Meters Converter

1 cm = 0.01 m

1 centimeter equals 0.01 meters. To convert centimeters to meters, multiply the centimeter value by 0.01. For quick reference: 1 cm = 0.01 m, 5 cm = 0.05 m, 10 cm = 0.1 m, 100 cm = 1 m.

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FormulaMeters = Centimeters × 0.01
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How to convert centimeters to meters

  1. Take your value

    Start with your value in centimeters.

  2. Multiply by 0.01

    Multiply the centimeter value by 0.01. This is the exact conversion factor from centimeters to meters.

  3. Read the result

    The product is your value in meters. For example, 5 cm × 0.01 = 0.05 m.

Conversion formula

The exact factor from centimeters to meters is 0.01.

Meters = Centimeters × 0.01

Centimeters to Meters conversion table

Fifty common reference values, hand-picked for skim utility. Use the calculator above for any value not listed.

Conversion table from centimeters to meters
Centimeters (cm)Meters (m)
0.1 cm0.001 m
0.25 cm0.0025 m
0.5 cm0.005 m
1 cm0.01 m
2 cm0.02 m
3 cm0.03 m
4 cm0.04 m
5 cm0.05 m
6 cm0.06 m
7 cm0.07 m
8 cm0.08 m
9 cm0.09 m
10 cm0.1 m
11 cm0.11 m
12 cm0.12 m
13 cm0.13 m
14 cm0.14 m
15 cm0.15 m
16 cm0.16 m
18 cm0.18 m
20 cm0.2 m
22 cm0.22 m
24 cm0.24 m
25 cm0.25 m
28 cm0.28 m
30 cm0.3 m
32 cm0.32 m
36 cm0.36 m
40 cm0.4 m
45 cm0.45 m
48 cm0.48 m
50 cm0.5 m
60 cm0.6 m
70 cm0.7 m
75 cm0.75 m
80 cm0.8 m
90 cm0.9 m
100 cm1 m
125 cm1.25 m
150 cm1.5 m
200 cm2 m
250 cm2.5 m
300 cm3 m
400 cm4 m
500 cm5 m
600 cm6 m
750 cm7.5 m
800 cm8 m
900 cm9 m
1000 cm10 m

Real-world reference

A US quarter is about 2.4 cm wide. An adult thumb is around 6 cm long. A typical smartphone is 14–16 cm tall.

Frequently asked questions

How many meters are in 1 centimeter?
1 centimeter equals 0.01 meters.
How do I convert centimeters to meters?
Multiply the centimeter value by 0.01. So x cm × 0.01 = the equivalent in m.
What is 5 centimeters in meters?
5 centimeters equals 0.05 meters.
What is 10 centimeters in meters?
10 centimeters equals 0.1 meters.
What is 100 centimeters in meters?
100 centimeters equals 1 meters.
How do I convert back from meters to centimeters?
Multiply the meter value by 100. For example, 1 m = 100 cm.
Is the centimeter bigger than the meter?
No. 1 centimeter is smaller than 1 meter. It takes 100 centimeters to equal 1 meter.
Are these conversion factors exact?
Yes. The factor of 0.01 is derived directly from the SI definitions of centimeter and meter.

About the centimeter and the meter

The centimeter

The centimeter (cm) is a metric unit of length equal to one-hundredth of a meter. It is the most common everyday unit outside the US for measuring small to mid-sized objects, body dimensions like height when stated in metric, fabric, and TV diagonals. A US quarter coin is about 2.4 cm wide; an average adult thumb is around 6 cm long.

The meter

The meter (m) is the SI base unit of length. Defined since 2019 as the distance light travels in vacuum in exactly 1/299,792,458 of a second, the meter is the reference all other length units derive from. It is the standard unit for room dimensions, sports fields, and short-to-mid distances in most of the world.

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