Centimeters to Meters Converter
Enter the length in centimeters below to get the value converted to meters.
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How to Convert Centimeters to Meters
To convert a centimeter measurement to a meter measurement, divide the length by the conversion ratio.
Since one meter is equal to 100 centimeters, you can use this simple formula to convert:
The length in meters is equal to the centimeters divided by 100.

Our inch fraction calculator can add centimeters and meters together, and it also automatically converts the results to US customary, imperial, and SI metric values.
Centimeters and meters are both units used to measure length. Keep reading to learn more about each unit of measure.
What is a Centimeter?
One centimeter is equal to one-hundredth (1/100) of a meter, which is defined as the distance light travels in a vacuum in a 1/299,792,458 second time interval. One millimeter is equal to 0.393701 inches.
The centimeter, or centimetre, is a multiple of the meter, which is the SI base unit for length. In the metric system, "centi" is the prefix for hundredths, or 10-2. Centimeters can be abbreviated as cm; for example, 1 centimeter can be written as 1 cm.
Metric rulers typically have 30 cm, which are represented by 30 large tick marks. To get a rough idea of the actual length of a centimeter, a standard pencil is just about 1 cm thick.
Learn more about centimeters.
What is a Meter?
The meter is defined as the length of the path traveled by light in vacuum during a time interval with a duration of 1/299,792,458 of a second, according to the most recent 2019 definition.[1] One meter is equal to 100 centimeters, 3.28084 feet, or 39.37 inches.
The meter, or metre, is the SI base unit for length in the metric system. Meters can be abbreviated as m; for example, 1 meter can be written as 1 m.
Learn more about meters.
We recommend using a ruler or tape measure for measuring length, which can be found at a local retailer or home center. Rulers are available in imperial, metric, or a combination of both values, so make sure you get the correct type for your needs.
Need a ruler? Try our free downloadable and printable rulers, which include both imperial and metric measurements.
Centimeter to Meter Conversion Table
Centimeters | Meters |
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1 cm | 0.01 m |
2 cm | 0.02 m |
3 cm | 0.03 m |
4 cm | 0.04 m |
5 cm | 0.05 m |
6 cm | 0.06 m |
7 cm | 0.07 m |
8 cm | 0.08 m |
9 cm | 0.09 m |
10 cm | 0.1 m |
20 cm | 0.2 m |
30 cm | 0.3 m |
40 cm | 0.4 m |
50 cm | 0.5 m |
60 cm | 0.6 m |
70 cm | 0.7 m |
80 cm | 0.8 m |
90 cm | 0.9 m |
100 cm | 1 m |
References
- International Bureau of Weights and Measures, The International System of Units, 9th Edition, 2019, https://www.bipm.org/documents/20126/41483022/SI-Brochure-9-EN.pdf
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