Convert centimeters to meters
1 cm = 0.01 m — exactly. Both units are defined against the SI, so this factor is a fraction, not an approximation.
0.01m
As a fraction: 1/100
1 cm = 0.01 m
How to convert centimeters to meters
Multiply the number of centimeters by 0.01 to get meters.
The exact factor is 0.01 — as a fraction, 1/100.
Centimeter to Meter conversion table
| Centimeters (cm) | Meters (m) |
|---|---|
| 1 cm | 0.01 |
| 2 cm | 0.02 |
| 3 cm | 0.03 |
| 5 cm | 0.05 |
| 10 cm | 0.1 |
| 20 cm | 0.2 |
| 25 cm | 0.25 |
| 50 cm | 0.5 |
| 100 cm | 1 |
| 250 cm | 2.5 |
| 500 cm | 5 |
| 1000 cm | 10 |
Meter to Centimeter conversion table
| Meters (m) | Centimeters (cm) |
|---|---|
| 1 m | 100 |
| 2 m | 200 |
| 3 m | 300 |
| 5 m | 500 |
| 10 m | 1000 |
| 20 m | 2000 |
| 25 m | 2500 |
| 50 m | 5000 |
| 100 m | 10 000 |
| 250 m | 25 000 |
| 500 m | 50 000 |
| 1000 m | 100 000 |
Frequently asked
How many meters are in a centimeter?
One centimeter equals 0.01 meters (cm → m). That figure is exact, not rounded.
How do you convert centimeters to meters?
Multiply the number of centimeters by 0.01 to get meters.
What is 1 m in centimeters?
One meter is 100 centimeters.
What is 10 cm in m?
10 cm = 0.1 m.