Centimeters to Meters
Convert centimeters to meters instantly — one centimeter is 0.01 meters.
| Centimeters | Meters |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 25 cm | 0.25 m |
| 50 cm | 0.5 m |
| 100 cm | 1 m |
How to use
- Enter a value in the Centimeters field.
- The Meters figure appears immediately — no button to press.
- Typing in the Meters field converts back to Centimeters the same way.
- Use the reference table for the values that come up most often.
Centimeters to Meters formula
To convert centimeters to meters, multiply by 0.01.
m = cm × 0.01
Put another way, one centimeter is exactly 1/100 of a meter.
Why this factor: the centimeter and the meter are both defined against the meter, so dividing one definition by the other gives 0.01 directly. Both definitions are set out in full below.
To go the other way, divide by 0.01 — or use the Meters to Centimeters converter, which is the same calculation reversed.
Worked example
Start with 100 cm. Multiply by 0.01 to get 1 m.
100 cm × 0.01 = 1 m
The converter above does this for any value you type, in either direction.
What is a centimeter?
A centimeter is one hundredth of a meter, the everyday metric unit for body and object measurements.
Definition: Exactly 0.01 meter by SI prefix definition.
Where it is used: Height, clothing sizes, rainfall, paper and screen dimensions across the metric world.
What is a meter?
The meter is the SI base unit of length — the reference every other length unit is now defined against.
Definition: Since 1983 the meter has been defined by fixing the speed of light in vacuum at exactly 299,792,458 meters per second, so a meter is the distance light travels in 1/299,792,458 of a second.
Where it is used: Universal in science, engineering and everyday measurement everywhere except the United States.
Centimeters vs Meters
The centimeter is a metric unit while the meter is an SI unit. That is why the factor between them is not a round number: the two systems were defined independently and only later tied together by exact agreement.
Frequently asked questions
How many meters are in a centimeter?
One centimeter equals 0.01 meters.
What is the formula to convert centimeters to meters?
Multiply the number of centimeters by 0.01. To reverse it, divide by 0.01 instead.
How do I convert meters back to centimeters?
Divide by 0.01, which is the same as multiplying by 100.
How many meters are in 10 centimeters?
10 cm works out to 0.1 m.
How is the centimeter defined?
Exactly 0.01 meter by SI prefix definition.