Convert centimeters to meters
Centimeter (cm) to meter (m). One centimeter equals 0.01 meters.
Formula
Centimeter to meter conversion table
| Centimeters | Meters | Meters | Centimeters |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cm | 0.01 m | 1 m | 100 cm |
| 2 cm | 0.02 m | 2 m | 200 cm |
| 3 cm | 0.03 m | 3 m | 300 cm |
| 5 cm | 0.05 m | 5 m | 500 cm |
| 10 cm | 0.1 m | 10 m | 1000 cm |
| 20 cm | 0.2 m | 20 m | 2000 cm |
| 50 cm | 0.5 m | 50 m | 5000 cm |
| 100 cm | 1 m | 100 m | 10000 cm |
| 500 cm | 5 m | 500 m | 50000 cm |
| 1000 cm | 10 m | 1000 m | 100000 cm |
To convert centimeters to meters, divide the number of centimeters by 100. One centimeter equals 0.01 meters, and one meter equals 100 centimeters, so the relationship is fixed and exact. As a worked example, 10 cm comes to 0.1 m. Enter your own figure in the converter above to get an instant answer, or use the swap button to flip the direction. This is a length conversion, and like every tool on UnitGlide it runs locally in your browser with no account or upload required. The table further down shows a range of common centimeter values already worked out in meters, plus the reverse meter to centimeter direction, which is handy for quick reference or double-checking a result by hand.
Frequently asked questions
How many meters are in a centimeter?
One centimeter equals 0.01 meters. The ratio is constant, so you can multiply any number of centimeters by 0.01 to get meters.
What is the formula to convert centimeters to meters?
Use meters = centimeters ÷ 100. UnitGlide applies this exact formula for every value, so results stay accurate across the whole range.
How do I convert meters back to centimeters?
Go the other way by using one meter equals 100 centimeters. You can also press the swap button in the converter above to flip the direction in one click.
Is this centimeter to meter converter accurate?
Yes. It uses internationally defined SI conversion factors, as maintained by the BIPM, and all math runs in your browser so nothing is rounded away on a server. For everyday use the displayed precision is more than enough.