Centimeters to Meters
A centimeter is one hundredth of a meter, commonly used for paper sizes and human height in metric countries. The meter is the SI base unit of length, defined by the distance light travels in 1/299,792,458 of a second. 1 cm equals 0.01 m, so converting between them is a matter of multiplying by that fixed factor — type any value into the converter below and both sides update instantly as you type.
Both units belong to length, measured here against length's base unit (m) — every other length unit on this site converts through that same reference point, which is why the table below can also be read as a quick cross-check against nearby values.
Formula
m = cm × 0.01
cm = m × 100
Worked example: 5 cm × 0.01 = 0.05 m.
Conversion table
| Centimeter (cm) | Meter (m) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 250 cm | 2.5 m |
| 500 cm | 5 m |
| 1,000 cm | 10 m |
Frequently asked
- How many Meters in a centimeter?
- 1 cm equals 0.01 m.
- How do I convert Centimeters to Meters?
- Multiply the value in cm by 0.01 to get m. The converter above does this instantly as you type.
- Is the conversion exact?
- Yes — Centimeter and Meter are both defined by a fixed conversion factor to length's base unit (m), so the result shown is exact to the precision displayed, not an approximation.