CM to Meters Converter

Convert centimeters to meters (cm to m) instantly with our free online converter. Accurate results with decimal precision.

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How to convert centimeters to meters?

To convert centimeters to meters, divide the number of centimeters by 100. This is because 1 meter equals exactly 100 centimeters.

d(m) = d(cm) / 100

Example

Convert 150 cm to meters:

d(m) = 150cm / 100 = 1.5m

How many meters in a centimeter?

There are 0.01 meters in one centimeter.

1cm = 0.01m

1cm = 0.01m

How many centimeters in a meter?

There are 100 centimeters in a meter.

1m = 100cm

1m = 100cm

What is a Centimeter?

Centimeters are commonly used for everyday measurements, especially in countries that have adopted the metric system. They are frequently used for measuring dimensions of objects, lengths, heights, and widths.

What is a Meter?

A meter is the base unit of length in the metric system. It is defined as the distance traveled by light in a vacuum in 1/299,792,458 of a second. Meters are commonly used for measuring room dimensions, heights, and distances.

Popular cm to meters conversion table

Centimeters (cm) Meters (m)
1 cm 0.01 m
10 cm 0.1 m
50 cm 0.5 m
100 cm 1 m
150 cm 1.5 m
200 cm 2 m
500 cm 5 m
1000 cm 10 m
1500 cm 15 m
2000 cm 20 m