How to convert cm to meters
Divide the value in cm by 100 (the same as multiplying by 0.01).
Example: 20 cm = 20 × 0.01 = 0.2 meters.
cm to meters table
| cm | meters |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.0001 |
| 0.1 | 0.001 |
| 0.5 | 0.005 |
| 1 | 0.01 |
| 2 | 0.02 |
| 3 | 0.03 |
| 4 | 0.04 |
| 5 | 0.05 |
| 6 | 0.06 |
| 7 | 0.07 |
| 8 | 0.08 |
| 9 | 0.09 |
| 10 | 0.1 |
| 15 | 0.15 |
| 20 | 0.2 |
| 25 | 0.25 |
| 30 | 0.3 |
| 50 | 0.5 |
| 75 | 0.75 |
| 100 | 1 |
| 250 | 2.5 |
| 500 | 5 |
| 1,000 | 10 |
What is a centimeter?
A centimeter is one hundredth of a meter. It is used for everyday measurements like height and clothing.
What is a meter?
The meter is the base unit of length in the metric system (SI). It is defined by the distance light travels in a vacuum in 1/299,792,458 of a second.
Frequently asked questions
How many meters are in 1 centimeter?
1 centimeter = 0.01 meters.
How do I convert cm to meters?
Divide the value in cm by 100 (the same as multiplying by 0.01).
What is 20 cm in m?
20 cm = 0.2 meters.