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Centimeters to meters

meters = centimeters × 0.01

Reverse: meters to centimeters

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How to convert centimeters to meters

One centimeter is 0.01 meters, so multiply the number of centimeters by 0.01. For example, 20 centimeters is 20 × 0.01 = 0.2 meters. To go back, divide by the same number, or multiply by 100.

Quick estimate

Multiplying by about 0.01 gets within 0.0% of the exact answer, which is enough to check that a result makes sense.

Where it comes up

Length conversions come up in DIY and building plans, running and cycling distances, maps, clothing sizes and travel between countries that use metric and imperial units.

centimetersmeters
1 cm0.01 m
2 cm0.02 m
3 cm0.03 m
4 cm0.04 m
5 cm0.05 m
6 cm0.06 m
7 cm0.07 m
8 cm0.08 m
9 cm0.09 m
10 cm0.1 m
11 cm0.11 m
12 cm0.12 m
13 cm0.13 m
14 cm0.14 m
15 cm0.15 m
16 cm0.16 m
17 cm0.17 m
18 cm0.18 m
19 cm0.19 m
20 cm0.2 m
25 cm0.25 m
30 cm0.3 m
40 cm0.4 m
50 cm0.5 m
60 cm0.6 m
70 cm0.7 m
75 cm0.75 m
80 cm0.8 m
90 cm0.9 m
100 cm1 m
120 cm1.2 m
150 cm1.5 m
200 cm2 m
250 cm2.5 m
300 cm3 m
400 cm4 m
500 cm5 m
750 cm7.5 m
1,000 cm10 m
1,500 cm15 m
2,000 cm20 m
5,000 cm50 m
10,000 cm100 m

Questions

How many meters are in a centimeter?

0.01 meters.

How do I convert centimeters to meters in a spreadsheet?

Put the value in A1 and type =A1*0.01, then fill the formula down the column.

Are the values in the table exact?

They are calculated from the exact definitions of the units and rounded only for display. Open any row for the full working.