Formula
cm to m conversion formula
Use this relationship for a direct conversion:
m = cm x 0.01
Worked example
2 cm = 0.02 m.
Metric factors and international inch, foot, yard, mile, and nautical mile definitions are exact.
Length conversion
Convert Centimeter to Meter
1 centimeter (cm) equals 0.01 meter (m). Enter any value below to convert from cm to m.
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1 cm = 0.01 m
All Length units
From 1 cm| Unit | Value |
|---|---|
| Meter m | 0.01 |
| Kilometer km | 0.00001 |
| Centimeter cm | 1 |
| Millimeter mm | 10 |
| Micrometer μm | 10,000 |
| Nanometer nm | 10,000,000 |
| Inch in | 0.3937007874 |
| Foot ft | 0.032808399 |
| Yard yd | 0.010936133 |
| Mile mi | 0.0000062137 |
| Nautical mile nmi | 0.0000053996 |
| Light-year ly | 1.057000834e-18 |
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Centimeter to Meter table
| Centimeter (cm) | Meter (m) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.0001 |
| 0.1 | 0.001 |
| 1 | 0.01 |
| 2 | 0.02 |
| 5 | 0.05 |
| 10 | 0.1 |
| 25 | 0.25 |
| 50 | 0.5 |
| 100 | 1 |
| 1,000 | 10 |
From unit
About the centimeter
One hundredth of a meter.
Symbol: cm
To unit
About the meter
The SI base unit of length, defined from the speed of light.
Symbol: m
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Definitions are checked against NIST SP 811: Guide for the Use of the SI. Calculations use full internal precision before display rounding.
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cm to m FAQ
How do you convert centimeter to meter?
Use the formula m = cm x 0.01. 1 centimeter (cm) equals 0.01 meter (m).
Is the cm to m conversion exact?
Both unit definitions use exact factors. Only the displayed decimal may be rounded.