How to convert centimeters to meters
To convert centimeters (cm) to meters (m), multiply the value in centimeters by 0.01.
m = cm × 0.01
Example: 10 cm = 0.1 m.
You can also type 10 cm to m into the smart calculator, or mix units: 1 cm + 1 m.
Centimeters to Meters conversion table
| Centimeters | Meters |
|---|---|
| 0.01 cm | 0.0001 m |
| 0.1 cm | 0.001 m |
| 0.25 cm | 0.0025 m |
| 0.5 cm | 0.005 m |
| 1 cm | 0.01 m |
| 2 cm | 0.02 m |
| 3 cm | 0.03 m |
| 4 cm | 0.04 m |
| 5 cm | 0.05 m |
| 6 cm | 0.06 m |
| 7 cm | 0.07 m |
| 8 cm | 0.08 m |
| 9 cm | 0.09 m |
| 10 cm | 0.1 m |
| 12 cm | 0.12 m |
| 15 cm | 0.15 m |
| 20 cm | 0.2 m |
| 25 cm | 0.25 m |
| 30 cm | 0.3 m |
| 40 cm | 0.4 m |
| 50 cm | 0.5 m |
| 60 cm | 0.6 m |
| 75 cm | 0.75 m |
| 100 cm | 1 m |
| 250 cm | 2.5 m |
| 500 cm | 5 m |
| 1,000 cm | 10 m |
Converting meters back to centimeters
1 m = 100 cm. See the Meters to Centimeters converter, or press the swap button above.
About the units
Centimeter (cm)
One hundredth of a meter. An inch is exactly 2.54 centimeters.
Meter (m)
The SI base unit of length, defined by the speed of light.
Length measures distance in one dimension. The SI base unit is the meter, defined by the distance light travels in a vacuum in 1/299,792,458 of a second. Since the 1959 international yard and pound agreement, imperial and US customary lengths are defined exactly in meters: an inch is exactly 2.54 centimeters.
Questions and answers
How many meters are in a centimeter?
One centimeter (cm) equals 0.01 meters (m).
How do I convert centimeters to meters?
To convert centimeters to meters, multiply the value in centimeters by 0.01. The formula is m = cm × 0.01. For example, 10 cm = 0.1 m.
What is 10 cm in m?
10 centimeters is 0.1 meters.
Which is bigger, a centimeter or a meter?
A meter is bigger: 1 m = 100 cm.
How many centimeters are in a foot?
A foot is exactly 30.48 centimeters, because an inch is defined as exactly 2.54 cm and a foot is 12 inches.
Does this cm to m converter work offline?
Yes. ConvertEasy is a progressive web app: after your first visit it keeps working with no connection, and you can install it to your home screen from the browser menu.