Centimeter to Meter conversion
Our centimeter to meter(cm to m) conversion tool is a free converter that enables you to convert from centimeter to meter easily.
How to Convert centimeter to meter
To convert a centimeter measurement(cm) to a meter measurement(m), divide the length by the conversion ratio. Since one Meter is equal to 10 Centimeter, you can use this simple formula to convert:
What is the formula to convert from centimeter to meter?
tools/cmtom.decimeter=cm / 100
Examples
Convert 5 centimeter to Meter
5 cm = (5 / 100) = 0.05m
Convert 10 centimeter to Meter
10 cm = (10 / 100) = 0.1m
Convert 100 centimeter to Meter
100 cm = (100 / 100) = 1m
Centimeter
What is a Centimeter?
A centimeter (cm) is a unit of length in the International System of Units (SI), the current form of the metric system. It is defined as 1/100 meters.
Centimeters can be abbreviated as cm; for example, 1 centimeter can be written as 1cm.
What is the centimeter used for?
The centimeter is used in all sorts of applications worldwide in instances where a smaller denomination of the meter is required. Height is commonly measured in centimeters outside of countries like the United States.
Meter
What is a Meter?
A meter, or metre (m), is the length and distance base unit in the International System of Units (SI). The meter is defined as the distance traveled by light in 1/299 792 458 of a second. This definition was modified in 2019 to reflect changes in the definition of the second.
Meter can be abbreviated as m; for example, 1 Meter can be written as 1m.
What is the Meter used for?
The meter is used worldwide in many applications, such as measuring distance, being the SI unit of length. The United States is one notable exception in that it primarily uses US customary units such as yards, inches, feet, and miles instead of meters in everyday use.
How to use our Centimeter to Meters converter (cm to m converter)
Follow these 3 simple steps to use our centimeter to meter converter
- Input the unit of centimeter you wish to convert
- Click on convert and watch this result display in the box below it
- Click Reset to reset the centimeter value
Centimeter to meter Conversion Table
| centimeter | tools/cmtom.decimeters |
|---|---|
| cm | m |