In 1 centimeters there are 0.01 meters. Meanwhile in 1 meters there are 100 centimeters. Keep reading to learn more about each unit of measure and how they are calculated. Or just use the Meters to Centimeters calculator above to convert any number.
* Values rounded to 6 decimal places for readability
To convert centimeters (cm) to meters (m), use this rule: 1 meter = 100 centimeters. That means centimeters are smaller, so the meter value will be less than the centimeter value.
Conversion formula:
Quick steps:
Example:
Tip: Dividing by 100 is the same as moving the decimal two places left.
There are 0.01 meters in 1 centimeter. A centimeter is one-hundredth of a meter.
There are 100 centimeters in 1 meter. A meter is made of 100 equal centimeters.
Use this simple formula:
meters = centimeters ÷ 100
This works because 100 cm equals 1 m.
Use this formula:
centimeters = meters × 100
Multiply by 100 to move from the larger unit (meters) to the smaller unit (centimeters).
No. 1 cm equals 0.01 m, not 0.1 m.
0.1 m equals 10 cm.
Divide by 100:
150 cm ÷ 100 = 1.5 m
So, 150 centimeters equals 1.5 meters.
Divide by 100:
180 cm ÷ 100 = 1.8 m
So, 180 centimeters equals 1.8 meters.
Divide by 100:
200 cm ÷ 100 = 2 m
So, 200 centimeters equals 2 meters.
Divide by 100:
250 cm ÷ 100 = 2.5 m
So, 250 centimeters equals 2.5 meters.
Divide by 100:
300 cm ÷ 100 = 3 m
So, 300 centimeters equals 3 meters.
A quick method is to move the decimal point two places to the left.
The metric system is based on powers of 10. Since 1 meter = 100 centimeters, you divide by 100 to change centimeters into meters.
Yes. Centimeters (cm) and meters (m) are both metric units used to measure length. Meters are used for larger lengths, and centimeters are used for smaller ones.
Use meters for room sizes, height in plans, and longer distances. Use centimeters for small objects, short lengths, and detail work like sewing or crafts.
Common errors include:
A simple check helps: meters should be a smaller number than centimeters.
The Calculate Box tool to convert centimeters to meters uses the open source script Convert.js to convert units of measurement. To use this tool, simply type a centimeters value in the box and have it instantly converted to meters.