Centimeters to Meters
1 Centimeter = 0.01 Meters
Common amounts:
About the centimeter to meter conversion
The centimeter (cm) and the meter (m) are both units of length. Convert between metric and imperial length units — millimeters, meters, kilometers, inches, feet, yards, miles and nautical miles.
To convert centimeters to meters, multiply by 0.01. To go back, multiply meters by 100.
Reference table
| Centimeters | Meters |
|---|---|
| 1 cm | 0.01 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 |
Need the reverse conversion? Convert Meters to Centimeters.
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Frequently asked questions
- How many meters is 1 centimeter?
- 1 Centimeter equals 0.01 Meters. To go the other way, 1 Meter equals 100 Centimeters.
- What's the formula to convert centimeters to meters?
- Multiply the number of centimeters by 0.01 to get meters. For example, 10 centimeters × 0.01 = 0.1 meters.
- Does this converter handle decimals and very large numbers?
- Yes. Type any real number, including decimals or values in the trillions. Math runs entirely in your browser — no server round-trip, no sign-up, and nothing to install.