Centimetres to Metres (cm to m)

Convert centimetres to metres instantly. 1 centimetre = 0.01 metres, so divide the number of centimetres by 100. Includes worked examples and a full cm to m table.

How to convert centimetres to metres

1 centimetre = 0.01 metres and 1 metre = 100 centimetres. To convert centimetres to metres, divide by 100:

m = cm ÷ 100

Examples

  • 5 cm ÷ 100 = 0.05 m
  • 25 cm ÷ 100 = 0.25 m
  • 100 cm ÷ 100 = 1 m

cm to m conversion table

Centimetres (cm)Metres (m)
1 cm0.01 m
2 cm0.02 m
3 cm0.03 m
4 cm0.04 m
5 cm0.05 m
6 cm0.06 m
7 cm0.07 m
8 cm0.08 m
9 cm0.09 m
10 cm0.1 m
12 cm0.12 m
15 cm0.15 m
20 cm0.2 m
25 cm0.25 m
30 cm0.3 m
40 cm0.4 m
50 cm0.5 m
60 cm0.6 m
70 cm0.7 m
75 cm0.75 m
80 cm0.8 m
90 cm0.9 m
100 cm1 m
150 cm1.5 m
200 cm2 m
250 cm2.5 m
500 cm5 m
1,000 cm10 m
5,000 cm50 m
10,000 cm100 m

What is a centimetre?

A centimetre is one hundredth of a metre (0.01 m). It is used for everyday measurements such as height, clothing sizes and paper.

What is a metre?

The metre (meter in US spelling) is the SI base unit of length. Since 1983 it has been defined as the distance light travels in a vacuum in 1/299,792,458 of a second.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I convert centimetres to metres?

Divide the value in centimetres by 100. 1 centimetre = 0.01 metres.

How many centimetres are in one metre?

1 metre = 100 centimetres.

What is 25 cm in m?

25 cm = 0.25 m.

What is 100 cm in m?

100 cm = 1 m.