Centimetres to Metres Converter
Convert centimetre to metre instantly. Type a value below — the result updates as you type.
When you need to convert centimetre to metre
Length conversions come up constantly in DIY, travel and online shopping — sizing furniture, reading a height in a different system, or checking a screen or fabric measurement listed in unfamiliar units.
Typical values: 0.5 cm is about 0.005 m, and 100 cm works out to roughly 1 m. Because the ratio is fixed at 0.01, you can scale any amount linearly — doubling the centimetres doubles the metres.
Metric and imperial length units coexist worldwide, so the same object is often quoted two ways depending on the country.
How to convert centimetre to metre
One centimetre equals 0.01 metres. To convert, multiply the number of centimetres by 0.01:
metres = centimetres × 0.01
For example, 10 centimetres × 0.01 = 0.1 metres.
Centimetres to metres conversion table
| Length (cm) | Metres (m) |
|---|---|
| 1 cm | 0.01 m |
| 2 cm | 0.02 m |
| 3 cm | 0.03 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 |
FAQ
How many metres are in a centimetre?
One centimetre = 0.01 metres.
How do I convert metres back to centimetres?
Divide by 0.01, or use the metres to centimetres converter.