Speed conversion

Convert Centimeter per second to Meter per second

1 centimeter per second (cm/s) equals 0.01 meter per second (m/s). Enter any value below to convert from cm/s to m/s.

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1 cm/s = 0.01 m/s

All Speed units

From 1 cm/s
UnitValue
Meter per second m/s 0.01
Kilometer per hour km/h 0.036
Mile per hour mph 0.0223693629
Knot kn 0.0194384449
Foot per second ft/s 0.032808399
Centimeter per second cm/s 1
Speed of light c 0
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Formula

cm/s to m/s conversion formula

Use this relationship for a direct conversion:

m/s = cm/s x 0.01

Worked example

2 cm/s = 0.02 m/s.

All listed factors are fixed by exact length and time definitions.

Quick reference

Centimeter per second to Meter per second table

Centimeter per second (cm/s)Meter per second (m/s)
0.010.0001
0.10.001
10.01
20.02
50.05
100.1
250.25
500.5
1001
1,00010

From unit

About the centimeter per second

One centimeter traveled in one second.

Symbol: cm/s

To unit

About the meter per second

The SI derived unit of speed.

Symbol: m/s

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Meter per second to Centimeter per secondReverse this conversion Centimeter per second to Kilometer per hourcm/s to km/hCentimeter per second to Mile per hourcm/s to mphCentimeter per second to Knotcm/s to knCentimeter per second to Foot per secondcm/s to ft/sCentimeter per second to Speed of lightcm/s to c

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Definitions are checked against BIPM SI Brochure and international unit definitions. Calculations use full internal precision before display rounding.

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Questions

cm/s to m/s FAQ

How do you convert centimeter per second to meter per second?

Use the formula m/s = cm/s x 0.01. 1 centimeter per second (cm/s) equals 0.01 meter per second (m/s).

Is the cm/s to m/s conversion exact?

Both unit definitions use exact factors. Only the displayed decimal may be rounded.