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