How to convert centimetres to metres
m = cm × 0.01
Example: 5 cm × 0.01 = 0.05 m
Centimeters to Meters table
| Centimeters (cm) | Meters (m) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 cm | 0.005 m |
| 1 cm | 0.01 m |
| 2 cm | 0.02 m |
| 3 cm | 0.03 m |
| 4 cm | 0.04 m |
| 5 cm | 0.05 m |
| 6 cm | 0.06 m |
| 7 cm | 0.07 m |
| 8 cm | 0.08 m |
| 9 cm | 0.09 m |
| 10 cm | 0.1 m |
| 15 cm | 0.15 m |
| 20 cm | 0.2 m |
| 25 cm | 0.25 m |
| 30 cm | 0.3 m |
| 40 cm | 0.4 m |
| 50 cm | 0.5 m |
| 75 cm | 0.75 m |
| 100 cm | 1 m |
| 250 cm | 2.5 m |
| 500 cm | 5 m |
| 1,000 cm | 10 m |
About these units
Centimeters (cm): A centimetre is one hundredth of a metre (0.01 m). It is the everyday metric unit for body height, clothing and small objects.
Meters (m): The metre is the SI base unit of length, defined by the distance light travels in a vacuum in 1/299,792,458 of a second.
Frequently asked questions
How many metres are in 1 centimetre?
1 centimetre (cm) equals 0.01 metres.
How do I convert cm to m?
Multiply the value in centimetres by 0.01. For example, 5 cm × 0.01 = 0.05 m.
How do I convert metres back to centimetres?
Multiply by 100 (or divide by 0.01). 1 m = 100 cm.
What is a centimetre?
A centimetre is one hundredth of a metre (0.01 m). It is the everyday metric unit for body height, clothing and small objects.
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