Centimetres to metres converter
Metres (m)
1 centimetre = 0.01 metres
How to convert centimetres to metres
m = cm × 0.01
Multiply the number of centimetres by 0.01 to get metres. Going the other way, divide by 0.01 (or multiply by 100).
One centimetre is exactly defined as 0.01 metres (to 12 significant figures), and one metre is 100 centimetres.
Worked examples
- Convert 5 centimetres: 5 × 0.01 = 0.05 0.05 metres.
- Convert 12.5 centimetres: 12.5 × 0.01 = 0.125 0.125 metres.
- Convert 250 centimetres: 250 × 0.01 = 2.5 2.5 metres.
Quick-reference table
| cm | m |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.01 |
| 2 | 0.02 |
| 3 | 0.03 |
| 5 | 0.05 |
| 10 | 0.1 |
| 15 | 0.15 |
| 20 | 0.2 |
| 25 | 0.25 |
| 50 | 0.5 |
| 75 | 0.75 |
| 100 | 1 |
| 1,000 | 10 |
| m | cm |
|---|---|
| 1 | 100 |
| 2 | 200 |
| 3 | 300 |
| 5 | 500 |
| 10 | 1,000 |
| 15 | 1,500 |
| 20 | 2,000 |
| 25 | 2,500 |
| 50 | 5,000 |
| 75 | 7,500 |
| 100 | 10,000 |
| 1,000 | 100,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
How many metres are in 1 centimetre?
1 centimetre equals 0.01 metres.
What is the formula to convert centimetres to metres?
Use m = cm × 0.01. Multiply the number of centimetres by 0.01 to get metres. Going the other way, divide by 0.01 (or multiply by 100).
What is 100 centimetres in metres?
100 centimetres is 1 metre.