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Centimeters to Meters Formula
Meters = Centimeters × 0.01 (Centimeters = Meters × 100)
Length conversion covers the metric units scientists and most of the world use (millimeters, centimeters, meters, kilometers) and the imperial units still standard in the United States (inches, feet, yards, miles).
Centimeters to Meters Conversion Table
| Centimeters | Meters | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cm | = | 0.01 m |
| 2 cm | = | 0.02 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 |
About Centimeters and Meters
A centimeter is one-hundredth of a meter — roughly the width of a fingernail. The everyday metric unit for small lengths.
The meter is the SI base unit of length, defined by the distance light travels in a vacuum in 1/299,792,458 of a second.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many meters are in one centimeter?
One centimeter equals 0.01 meters. Multiply any centimeters value by 0.01 to convert it.
What is the formula for converting centimeters to meters?
Meters = Centimeters × 0.01. To reverse it: centimeters = meters × 100.
How do I convert meters back to centimeters?
Divide the meters value by 0.01 (equivalently, multiply by 100). Or use our meters-to-centimeters converter going the other way.
Which is bigger, a centimeter or a meter?
A meter is bigger — it takes 100 centimeters to make one meter.