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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.

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 cm0.0001 m
0.1 cm0.001 m
1 cm0.01 m
2 cm0.02 m
5 cm0.05 m
10 cm0.1 m
20 cm0.2 m
50 cm0.5 m
100 cm1 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.