Centimeters to Meters Converter (cm to m)

1 cm = 0.01 m

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Formula

To convert centimeters to meters, multiply the value by 0.01.

m = cm × 0.01

Example calculation

Convert 5 cm to m:

5 cm × 0.01 = 0.05 m

Conversion table

centimeters → meters
cmm
10.0100
20.0200
30.0300
40.0400
50.0500
60.0600
70.0700
80.0800
90.0900
100.1000
150.1500
200.2000
250.2500
300.3000
350.3500
400.4000
450.4500
500.5000
550.5500
600.6000
650.6500
700.7000
750.7500
800.8000
850.8500
900.9000
950.9500
1001.0000
2002.0000
5005.0000
100010.0000
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About the units

Centimeter (cm)
Everyday length unit for height and clothing sizes outside the US. One hundredth of a metre.
Meter (m)
The SI base unit of length, defined since 1983 by the distance light travels in 1/299,792,458 of a second. Born from the French metric system of the 1790s.

Frequently asked questions

How do I convert centimeters to meters?
To convert centimeters to meters, multiply the value by 0.01.
How many meters are in 1 centimeter?
1 centimeter equals 0.01 m.
How many meters are in 10 centimeters?
10 cm equals 0.1 m.
How do I convert meters back to centimeters?
Use the reverse converter: 1 meter equals 100 cm.
Is this converter accurate?
Yes. It uses the exact SI/NIST definitions of each unit and shows up to 6 significant digits.

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