Convert Centimeter to Meter

Enter a value in Centimeter to see it instantly in Meter, or use the reverse converter below.

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1 cm = 0.01 m

See this the other way: Meter to Centimeter

Centimeter

Definition: One hundredth of a meter — a common everyday metric unit.

Current use: Used worldwide for height, clothing sizes, and small object measurements outside the US.

Meter

Definition: The SI base unit of length, originally defined from the Earth's meridian and now fixed by the speed of light.

Current use: The standard unit of length across science, construction, and everyday use in most of the world.

Centimeter to Meter Conversion Table

cm to m
Centimeter [cm]	Meter [m]
0.01 cm	0.0001 m
0.1 cm	0.001 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
50 cm	0.5 m
100 cm	1 m
1000 cm	10 m

How to Convert Centimeter to Meter

1 cm = 0.01 m
1 m = 100 cm

Example: convert 1 cm to m:

1 cm = 0.01 m

Meter to Centimeter Conversion Table

m to cm
Meter [m]	Centimeter [cm]
0.01 m	1 cm
0.1 m	10 cm
1 m	100 cm
2 m	200 cm
3 m	300 cm
5 m	500 cm
10 m	1000 cm
20 m	2000 cm
50 m	5000 cm
100 m	10000 cm
1000 m	100000 cm

Quick Estimate

For a quick mental estimate, 1 cm is about 0.01 m, and 1 m is about 100 cm. Use the exact calculator above when accuracy matters, such as for money, medicine, engineering or anything you will buy or sell.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Meter are in 1 Centimeter?

1 Centimeter (cm) equals 0.01 Meter (m).

How do I convert Centimeter to Meter?

Multiply the value in cm by 0.01 to get m. To go the other way, multiply m by 100.

What is 10 Centimeter in Meter?

10 cm = 0.1 m.

What is 100 Centimeter in Meter?

100 cm = 1 m.

What is a Centimeter?

One hundredth of a meter — a common everyday metric unit. Used worldwide for height, clothing sizes, and small object measurements outside the US.

What is a Meter?

The SI base unit of length, originally defined from the Earth's meridian and now fixed by the speed of light. The standard unit of length across science, construction, and everyday use in most of the world.