Cm to m

One cm equals 0.01 m. Type any number and the answer appears as you type — the maths happens in your browser.

Result

Common values

cm m
1 cm 0.01 m
2 cm 0.02 m
3 cm 0.03 m
5 cm 0.05 m
10 cm 0.1 m
15 cm 0.15 m
20 cm 0.2 m
25 cm 0.25 m
50 cm 0.5 m
100 cm 1 m
500 cm 5 m
1000 cm 10 m

How to use

  1. Enter the number of cm in the field.
  2. The result in m updates on every keystroke.
  3. Use the table below for the values people look up most often.

Formula and reverse conversion

The formula

To convert by hand: m = cm ÷ 100. Going back the other way, one m is 100 cm.

Metric units differ by powers of ten

Both units belong to the metric system, so the conversion is a shift of the decimal point: the factor is a power of ten and nothing is lost to rounding.

m = cm ÷ 100

Frequently asked questions

How many m are in one cm?

One cm is 0.01 m.

How do I convert cm to m?

Multiply by the factor: m = cm ÷ 100.

Is the result exact?

The factors are the exact legal definitions, and up to ten significant digits are kept in the answer. Rounding happens only in the display.

How do I convert m back to cm?

One m is 100 cm — or open the reverse page linked below.

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