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Centimeter to Meter Converter
Use this page to convert centimeter values into meter, with background details, formulas, a worked example, and a quick conversion table.
Conversion formula
1 cm = 0.01 m
1 m = 100 cm
Example: 15 cm = 0.15 m
Centimeter
A centimeter is 1/100 of a meter in the SI system.
History: It follows directly from the metric definition of the meter.
Current use: Centimeters are used for body measurements, furniture sizes, and packaging.
Also written as cm, centimeters, centimetre, centimetres.
Meter
A meter is the base unit of length in the International System of Units.
History: The modern meter is defined from the speed of light.
Current use: Meters are used in science, maps, construction, and athletics.
Also written as m, meters, metre, metres.
Centimeter to Meter table
| Centimeter [cm] | Meter [m] |
|---|
| 0.01 cm | 0.0001 m |
| 0.1 cm | 0.001 m |
| 1 cm | 0.01 m |
| 2 cm | 0.02 m |
| 5 cm | 0.05 m |
| 10 cm | 0.1 m |
| 20 cm | 0.2 m |
| 50 cm | 0.5 m |
| 100 cm | 1 m |
Frequently asked questions
How many Meter (m) are in one Centimeter (cm)?
One Centimeter equals 0.01 Meter.
How do you convert Centimeter to Meter?
Multiply the Centimeter value by 0.01 to get the result in Meter.
How do you convert Meter back to Centimeter?
Multiply the Meter value by 100 to get back to Centimeter.
What is 15 Centimeter in Meter?
15 Centimeter equals 0.15 Meter.