Centimeters to Meters — Instant Length Converter

Centimeters to meters — quick reference

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
250 cm	2.5 m
500 cm	5 m
1000 cm	10 m

How to convert

Multiply the number of centimeters by 0.01 to get meters. To go the other way, multiply meters by 100 to get centimeters. The conversion factor is fixed and exact, so you can use this on any value.

About these units

Centimeters

Definition: A centimeter (symbol: cm) is one-hundredth of a meter, the SI base unit of length. 1 cm equals 10 mm or about 0.394 inches.
History: The centimeter dates to the 1799 establishment of the metric system. The "centi-" prefix means one-hundredth in Latin.
Current use: Used worldwide for everyday measurements — body height, clothing sizes, paper, furniture — anywhere imperial countries would use inches.

Meters

Definition: A meter (symbol: m) is the SI base unit of length, currently defined as the distance light travels in vacuum in 1/299,792,458 of a second.
History: Originally defined in 1793 as one ten-millionth of the distance from the equator to the North Pole. Redefined three times since then for greater precision.
Current use: The meter is the fundamental unit of length for science, engineering, sports, and everyday use in nearly every country.

Frequently asked

How many meters are in 1 centimeter?: 1 centimeter = 0.01 meters.
How do you convert centimeters to meters?: Multiply the number of centimeters by 0.01 to get meters. To go the other way, multiply meters by 100 to get centimeters. The conversion factor is fixed and exact, so you can use this on any value.
What is 50 centimeters in meters?: 50 centimeters = 0.5 meters.

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