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) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.01 |
| 10 | 0.1 |
| 50 | 0.5 |
| 100 | 1 |
| 150 | 1.5 |
| 175 | 1.75 |
| 200 | 2 |
| 250 | 2.5 |
| 500 | 5 |
| 1,000 | 10 |
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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