Centimeters to Meters Converter
Convert centimeters to meters instantly.
Standard length units
meters 1
kilometers 0.001
inches 39.37
feet 3.281
yards 1.094
miles 0.0006
Fun comparisons
football fields 🏈~ 0.01
school buses 🚌~ 0.09
elephants 🐘~ 0.18
How to convert centimeters to meters
Enter a value in centimeters and the converter instantly calculates the equivalent in meters. Results include fun real-world comparisons so you can visualize the length in everyday terms.
Centimeters are used for everyday measurements like screen sizes, clothing dimensions and height; meters give you the standard SI unit for the same values.
Need the opposite direction? Convert meters to centimeters just as easily, or explore all our length conversions.
Common centimeters to meters conversions
| Centimeters (cm) | Meters (m) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.01 |
| 5 | 0.05 |
| 10 | 0.1 |
| 50 | 0.5 |
| 100 | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What is 1 centimeters in meters?
- 1 centimeters equals 0.01 meters.
- How do I convert centimeters to meters?
- Multiply by 0.01. For example, 5 cm = 0.05 m.
- How many meters is 170 centimeters?
- 170 centimeters equals 1.7 meters - roughly the average adult height in many countries.