Convert centimetre to metre

1 centimetre = 0.01 metres. Enter any value below for an exact conversion.

Value in centimetres

1 cm =

0.01 m

metres

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Formula

1 centimetre = 0.01 metres
metre = centimetres × 0.01
centimetre = metres × 100

centimetre to metre conversion table

1 cm0.01 m

2 cm0.02 m

3 cm0.03 m

5 cm0.05 m

10 cm0.1 m

20 cm0.2 m

25 cm0.25 m

50 cm0.5 m

100 cm1 m

1000 cm10 m

About converting centimetres to metres

Centimetres to metres converts a tape measurement into the unit used on floor plans and spec sheets. Divide by 100. A 240 cm wardrobe is 2.4 m wide — useful when checking whether furniture fits a wall given in metres.

Method & sources

Conversions use exact legal definitions rather than rounded approximations: 1 inch = 2.54 cm and 1 pound = 0.45359237 kg (fixed by the 1959 international yard and pound agreement), 1 mile = 1.609344 km, and 1 US liquid gallon = 3.785411784 litres. Temperatures convert with °F = °C × 9⁄5 + 32 and K = °C + 273.15. Results are rounded only for display.

Page last updated: October 1, 2026

Frequently asked questions

How many metres are in a centimetre?

One centimetre equals 0.01 metres. So 10 centimetres is 0.1 metres. Use the converter above for any value.

What is the formula to convert centimetres to metres?

1 centimetre = 0.01 metres metre = centimetres × 0.01 centimetre = metres × 100

Is the centimetre-to-metre conversion exact?

Yes. The conversion factor between centimetres and metres is defined exactly, so results are precise — only rounded for display.

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