Convert Centimeters to Meters
cm to m · length conversion
What are centimeters and meters?
A centimeter is one-hundredth of a meter, roughly the width of an adult fingernail. The meter is the SI base unit of length, defined by the distance light travels in 1/299,792,458 of a second. For scale: a doorway is about 2 m (6.6 ft) tall, and a marathon is 42.2 km (26.2 mi).
How to convert centimeters to meters
1 cm = 0.01 m. To convert, multiply the number of centimeters by 0.01. For example, 5 cm = 0.05 m, and 20 cm = 0.2 m. To go the other way, multiply meters by 100 (since 1 m = 100 cm).
Centimeters to Meters conversion table
| Centimeters (cm) | Meters (m) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.01 |
| 2 | 0.02 |
| 5 | 0.05 |
| 10 | 0.1 |
| 20 | 0.2 |
| 50 | 0.5 |
| 100 | 1 |
FAQ
What is 1 cm in m?
1 cm = 0.01 m. To convert any amount, multiply the number of centimeters by 0.01.
How do I convert meters back to centimeters?
Go the other way: 1 m = 100 cm, so multiply meters by 100 to get centimeters.
Is a centimeter bigger than a meter?
No — 1 cm is the smaller unit, equal to 0.01 m (it takes 100 cm to make one m).
Are these length conversions exact?
They use the standard internationally-defined conversion factors. Results are rounded to six significant figures for readability, which is accurate enough for everyday and most technical use.