Convert cm to meters

Convert Centimeter (cm) to Meter (m) instantly.

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1cm=0.01m

Quick Conversion	Converted
1 cm	0.01 m
2.54 cm	0.0254 m
5 cm	0.05 m
10 cm	0.1 m
30 cm	0.3 m
50 cm	0.5 m
100 cm	1 m
180 cm	1.8 m

Centimeter

A centimeter (cm), also spelled centimetre, is a metric unit of length in the International System of Units. The centi- prefix means one hundredth.

One centimeter is equal to 1/100 of a meter (m), 10 millimeters (mm), and 1/2.54 of an inch.

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1 cm = 0.01 m

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Meter

A meter is the base unit of length in the International System of Units.

The meter is the central metric length unit used in standards, science, public measurement, and technical work.

How to Convert Centimeter to Meter

Mathematically, meter (m) = centimeter (cm) multiplied by the conversion factor shown below.

1 cm = 0.01 m

1 m = 100 cm

1 cm x 0.01 = 0.01 m

The distance in meter (m) is the distance in centimeter (cm) multiplied by 0.01.

distance_(m) = distance_(cm) x 0.01

Or:

m = cm x 0.01

Formula: value × 0.01

Example: 15 cm = 0.15 m

Example #1

Convert 12 centimeter to meter:

12 cm x 0.01 = 0.12 m

Example #2

Convert 72 centimeter to meter:

72 cm x 0.01 = 0.72 m

Start with the length in centimeters (cm).
Divide by 100 to convert centimeters into meters.
Use meters when the length is large enough that a decimal meter value is easier to read than many centimeters.

Precision note: The cm to m factor is exact. Keep enough decimals to preserve the meaning of the original centimeter measurement.

How many cm in m and m in cm

1 cm = 0.01 m

1 m = 100 cm

If you are starting with meter instead, use the meters to cm page.

Centimeter [cm]	Meter [m]
0.1 cm	0.001 m
0.5 cm	0.005 m
2 cm	0.02 m
3 cm	0.03 m
15 cm	0.15 m
20 cm	0.2 m
25 cm	0.25 m
40 cm	0.4 m
75 cm	0.75 m
150 cm	1.5 m
200 cm	2 m
250 cm	2.5 m

Common Use Cases for cm to m

Converting human height from centimeters to meters.
Changing product, furniture, or room dimensions into meters.
Preparing metric measurements for reports, drawings, or forms that require meters.
Comparing centimeter-based and meter-based values in the same document.

FAQ

How many meters are in one centimeter?

One centimeter is 0.01 meters.

How do I convert centimeters to meters?

Divide the centimeter value by 100.

Is 180 cm equal to 1.8 m?

Yes. 180 centimeters is exactly 1.8 meters.