Centimeters to Meters Converter
Convert centimeters to meters instantly.
Standard length units
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How to convert centimeters to meters
Enter your value in centimeters and see the result in meters instantly. The converter also shows fun real-world comparisons - like the height of famous buildings or the length of football fields - to help you picture the distance.
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 |
| 25 | 0.25 |
| 50 | 0.5 |
| 100 | 1 |
| 500 | 5 |
| 1000 | 10 |
Frequently asked questions
1 centimeters equals 0.01 meters.
Multiply by 0.01. For example, 5 cm = 0.05 m.
170 centimeters equals 1.7 meters - roughly the average adult height in many countries.
1 meters equals 100 centimeters.
100 centimeters equals 1 meters.