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Convert Centimeters to Meters (cm to m)
1 cm = 0.01 m. Convert centimeters to meters with the exact factor, a common-values table and a free converter.
Conversion factor
m = cm × 0.01
1 cm = 0.01 m
Multiply by 0.01 m to go from centimeters to meters, or divide by it to come back. The factor and every value below are computed by the same converter that runs at /convert, so this page and the tool cannot disagree.
cm to m table
| Centimeters (cm) | Meters (m) |
|---|---|
| 1 cm | 0.01 m |
| 2 cm | 0.02 m |
| 5 cm | 0.05 m |
| 10 cm | 0.1 m |
| 20 cm | 0.2 m |
| 50 cm | 0.5 m |
| 100 cm | 1 m |
Every figure is computed at build time by the site’s own converter from the length unit registry. For a value that is not listed, put it into the interactive converter.
Frequently asked questions
How many meters are in one centimeter?
One centimeter is 0.01 m, so 100 cm is 1 m.
What is the formula to convert centimeters to meters?
m = cm × 0.01. Multiply the value in centimeters by 0.01 to get meters.
How do I convert meters back to centimeters?
cm = m × 100, so 1 m is 100 cm. The m to cm page carries the same table in that direction.