Length conversion

Centimeter to Meter

1 cm =0.01m

0.01
1 cm =0.01 m
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About Centimeter to Meter

Centimeters to meters divides a centimeter figure by 100 to express it in meters. It is handy whenever many centimeters are easier to read as a meter value — heights, distances, and large dimensions.

Formula

To convert centimeters to meters, divide the value in centimeters by 100 (or multiply by 0.01). Meters = Centimeters ÷ 100.

Worked example

For example, 175 cm ÷ 100 = 1.75 m. A height of 175 centimeters is 1.75 meters.

Centimeter to Meter table

Centimeter (cm)Meter (m)
10.01
100.1
500.5
1001
1501.5
1751.75
2002
2502.5
5005
1,00010

Common use cases

  • 01Converting height in centimeters to meters
  • 02Expressing room and plot dimensions in meters
  • 03Scaling drawings and plans
  • 04Reading metric measurements on a larger scale

A bit of history

Both units are decimal parts of the metric system: 100 centimeters make a meter, the internationally standardized base unit of length.

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Frequently asked questions

How many meters are in a cm?+

1 centimeter equals 0.01 meters.

How many meters is 150 cm?+

150 centimeters equals 1.5 meters.

How many meters is 200 cm?+

200 centimeters equals 2 meters.

How many meters is 100 cm?+

100 centimeters equals exactly 1 meter.

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