Convert Centimetre to Metre
Turn Centimetres into Metres in an instant. Type a value below to get an accurate cm → m result, with the formula and a quick-reference table.
1 cm = 0.01 m
Quick answer: 1 Centimetre = 0.01 Metre
Centimetre to Metre conversion table
| Centimetre (cm) | Metre (m) |
|---|---|
| 1 cm | 0.01 m |
| 2 cm | 0.02 m |
| 5 cm | 0.05 m |
| 10 cm | 0.1 m |
| 20 cm | 0.2 m |
| 50 cm | 0.5 m |
| 100 cm | 1 m |
| 500 cm | 5 m |
| 1,000 cm | 10 m |
How to convert Centimetre to Metre
To convert Centimetres to Metres, multiply the value by 0.01.
- Take your measurement in Centimetres.
- Multiply it by 0.01 — the number of Metres in one Centimetre.
- The result is the same amount, expressed in Metres.
To go the other way, multiply Metres by 100 — or simply divide by 0.01.
For example, a school ruler is about 30 cm, which is 0.3 m.
About Centimetre and Metre
A centimetre is one-hundredth of a metre, or 10 millimetres. It is the unit most people reach for to measure height, paper sizes and small objects in metric countries.
The metre is the SI base unit of length, defined as the distance light travels in 1/299,792,458 of a second. It underpins the whole metric system and is used for rooms, fabric, sports fields and scientific work worldwide.
Both the Centimetre and the Metre are metric units, so converting between them is just a change of scale: one Centimetre equals 0.01 Metres, and the Metre is the larger unit.
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Frequently asked questions
How many Metres are in a Centimetre?
1 Centimetre equals 0.01 Metre (cm → m). To convert any amount, multiply the number of Centimetres by 0.01.
How do I convert Centimetre to Metre?
Enter the number of Centimetres in the converter above and read the result in Metres. It applies the exact cm → m factor instantly, with full precision.
Is the Centimetre to Metre converter free?
Yes — it is completely free and unlimited, needs no sign-up, and runs right in your browser, so it is instant and private.
Is the conversion accurate?
Yes. It uses the internationally defined length factors and full floating-point precision, then rounds the display to a clean, readable number.