How to use Centimeters to Meters
Enter the value in cm, then select Calculate. The result is shown in m. Divide a centimetre measurement by 100 to express the same length in metres.
The formula
m = cm ÷ 100
Examples
- 1 centimeters to meters
0.01 m
- 10 centimeters to meters
0.1 m
- 250 centimeters to meters
2.5 m
Centimeters to Meters conversion table
| Centimeters | Meters |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.01 m |
| 2 | 0.02 m |
| 3 | 0.03 m |
| 4 | 0.04 m |
| 5 | 0.05 m |
| 6 | 0.06 m |
| 7 | 0.07 m |
| 8 | 0.08 m |
| 9 | 0.09 m |
| 10 | 0.1 m |
| 15 | 0.15 m |
| 20 | 0.2 m |
| 25 | 0.25 m |
| 30 | 0.3 m |
| 40 | 0.4 m |
| 50 | 0.5 m |
| 75 | 0.75 m |
| 100 | 1 m |
| 250 | 2.5 m |
| 500 | 5 m |
| 1,000 | 10 m |
Limitations and assumptions
Uses standard unit definitions. Results are rounded to at most eight decimal places; very small results may round to zero. Divide a centimetre measurement by 100 to express the same length in metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many meters are in one centimeter?
One centimeter equals 0.01 m. The formula is m = cm ÷ 100.
How do I convert centimeters to meters?
Use m = cm ÷ 100. For example, 10 centimeters gives 0.1 m. Enter your own value above and the converter does the arithmetic for you.
How do I convert meters back to centimeters?
Use the Meters to Centimeters converter, or invert the factor by dividing instead of multiplying.
Is this conversion exact?
Every length conversion here hangs on one exact definition, 1 inch = 2.54 cm, so results are exact apart from display rounding.
Reference source
Checked against the official reference on nist.gov.
Formula, example and source checked 2026-11-09. This is a content check, not independent expert certification.