Length converter
Centimeters to Meters
Converting Centimeters to Meters is a single multiplication when you know the factor. One cm equals 0.01 m, so multiply the value in cm by 0.01. The calculator below works in both directions and accepts decimals.
Formula 1 cm = 0.01 m
Need the other direction? Meters to Centimeters.
How to convert Centimeters to Meters
The centimetre is one hundredth of a metre and is common in clothing and furniture sizes. The metre is the SI base unit of length, defined by the speed of light in vacuum.
To convert Centimeters to Meters, multiply the value in cm by 0.01. For example, 10 cm × 0.01 = 0.1 m. This works because the ratio between the two units is constant for every value in length.
Worked examples
| cm | m |
|---|---|
| 1 cm | 0.01 m |
| 2.5 cm | 0.025 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 |
Reverse conversion
| m | cm |
|---|---|
| 1 m | 100 cm |
| 5 m | 500 cm |
| 10 m | 1,000 cm |
| 25 m | 2,500 cm |
| 50 m | 5,000 cm |
| 100 m | 10,000 cm |
When this conversion is useful
This is the calculation you need when you are working across metric and imperial measurements, shopping abroad or reading a spec sheet. Because the factor is fixed, you can use the same number for a single measurement or for a batch: 1,000 cm is 10 m.
Is the conversion exact?
Yes for practical use: the factors come from international definitions, with rounding applied only for display.
Reference: BIPM SI Brochure and NIST SP 811. Last reviewed: 2026-11-01.
cm to m conversion chart
The chart lists the most requested values. For a value that is not here, use the converter at the top of the page.
| Centimeters (cm) | Meters (m) |
|---|---|
| 1 cm | 0.01 m |
| 2 cm | 0.02 m |
| 3 cm | 0.03 m |
| 4 cm | 0.04 m |
| 5 cm | 0.05 m |
| 6 cm | 0.06 m |
| 7 cm | 0.07 m |
| 8 cm | 0.08 m |
| 9 cm | 0.09 m |
| 10 cm | 0.1 m |
| 11 cm | 0.11 m |
| 12 cm | 0.12 m |
| 13 cm | 0.13 m |
| 14 cm | 0.14 m |
| 15 cm | 0.15 m |
| 16 cm | 0.16 m |
| 17 cm | 0.17 m |
| 18 cm | 0.18 m |
| 19 cm | 0.19 m |
| 20 cm | 0.2 m |
| 21 cm | 0.21 m |
| 22 cm | 0.22 m |
| 23 cm | 0.23 m |
| 24 cm | 0.24 m |
| 25 cm | 0.25 m |
| 26 cm | 0.26 m |
| 27 cm | 0.27 m |
| 28 cm | 0.28 m |
| 29 cm | 0.29 m |
| 30 cm | 0.3 m |
| 31 cm | 0.31 m |
| 32 cm | 0.32 m |
| 33 cm | 0.33 m |
| 34 cm | 0.34 m |
| 35 cm | 0.35 m |
| 36 cm | 0.36 m |
| 37 cm | 0.37 m |
| 38 cm | 0.38 m |
| 39 cm | 0.39 m |
| 40 cm | 0.4 m |
| 41 cm | 0.41 m |
| 42 cm | 0.42 m |
| 43 cm | 0.43 m |
| 44 cm | 0.44 m |
| 45 cm | 0.45 m |
| 46 cm | 0.46 m |
| 47 cm | 0.47 m |
| 48 cm | 0.48 m |
| 49 cm | 0.49 m |
| 50 cm | 0.5 m |
| 60 cm | 0.6 m |
| 70 cm | 0.7 m |
| 80 cm | 0.8 m |
| 90 cm | 0.9 m |
| 100 cm | 1 m |
Frequently asked questions
How many Meters are in 1 Centimeters?
1 cm equals 0.01 m.
How do I convert Centimeters to Meters?
Multiply the cm value by 0.01. Example: 25 cm = 0.25 m.
What is 2.5 cm in m?
2.5 cm = 0.025 m.
Is the cm to m conversion exact?
Yes for practical use: the factors come from international definitions, with rounding applied only for display.
Does the calculator work offline?
Yes. The conversion runs in your browser with JavaScript, so it works after the page has loaded, even without a connection.