How many centimeters are in one meter?

There are 100 centimeters in 1 meter.

How do you convert centimeters to meters?

Multiply the number of centimeters by 0.01 — or use the formula m = cm ÷ 100.

What is 6 centimeters in meters?

6 centimeters is 0.06 meters. 6 ÷ 100 = 0.06 meters.

Is the centimeters to meters conversion exact?

Yes. The relationship is fixed by definition, so 0.01 is an exact conversion factor — only the displayed result is rounded.

Centimeters to Meters Converter

Convert centimeters to meters instantly with this free centimeters to meters converter. Enter any value to get an accurate length conversion, plus the formula, the conversion factor and a full reference table.

What is 1 centimeter in meters?

1 centimeter is equal to exactly 0.01 meters.

1 ÷ 100 = 0.01 meters

Amount

Result0.01

1 centimeter = 0.01 meters

Centimeters to Meters formula

m = cm ÷ 100

The centimeters to meters conversion factor is 0.01, which is exact by definition. 1 centimeter = 0.01 meters, and 1 meter = 100 centimeters.

Worked examples

2 centimeters = 0.02 meters — 2 ÷ 100 = 0.02 meters
6 centimeters = 0.06 meters — 6 ÷ 100 = 0.06 meters
10 centimeters = 0.1 meters — 10 ÷ 100 = 0.1 meters

Centimeters to Meters conversion table

Every value below is calculated with the exact conversion factor and rounded for display.

centimeters to meters conversion table
Centimeters (cm)	Meters (m)
1 cm	0.01 m
2 cm	0.02 m
3 cm	0.03 m
4 cm	0.04 m
5 cm	0.05 m
6 cm	0.06 m
7 cm	0.07 m
8 cm	0.08 m
9 cm	0.09 m
10 cm	0.1 m
12 cm	0.12 m
15 cm	0.15 m
20 cm	0.2 m
25 cm	0.25 m
30 cm	0.3 m
50 cm	0.5 m
75 cm	0.75 m
100 cm	1 m
500 cm	5 m
1,000 cm	10 m

When you need to convert centimeters to meters

Buying furniture, TVs or appliances listed in one system and fitting them into a room measured in the other.
Following building plans, sewing patterns or DIY instructions written abroad.
Reading height, screen size or luggage limits when travelling between the US and the rest of the world.

Getting a feel for the scale

A converted number is easier to trust when you can picture it. These reference points let you sanity-check the result at a glance.

Centimeter (cm)

A standard pencil is about 19 cm long
A US letter page is 21.6 cm wide

Meter (m)

A domestic doorway is about 2 m tall
A queen bed is roughly 2 m long

Common mistakes to avoid

Dividing when you should multiply. Because 1 centimeter = 0.01 meters, the answer should be smaller than the number you started with.
Rounding too early. Convert first at full precision, then round the final answer to the precision the task actually needs.

How precise does the answer need to be?

For everyday measurements round to the nearest whole unit or to one decimal place. Machining, sewing and construction usually need at least two decimals — and it is worth measuring in the target unit directly when tolerance matters.

How these units are defined

Centimeter (cm): One hundredth of a meter, widely used for body and object measurements. This unit's relationship to the SI base unit is exact by definition, so no rounding enters the conversion factor.
Meter (m): The SI base unit of length, defined by the speed of light in a vacuum. This unit's relationship to the SI base unit is exact by definition, so no rounding enters the conversion factor.

Frequently asked questions

What is 1 centimeter in meters?: 1 centimeter is equal to 0.01 meters.
How many centimeters are in one meter?: There are 100 centimeters in 1 meter.
How do you convert centimeters to meters?: Multiply the number of centimeters by 0.01 — or use the formula m = cm ÷ 100.
What is 6 centimeters in meters?: 6 centimeters is 0.06 meters. 6 ÷ 100 = 0.06 meters.
Is the centimeters to meters conversion exact?: Yes. The relationship is fixed by definition, so 0.01 is an exact conversion factor — only the displayed result is rounded.