Centimeters to Meters Converter
Convert centimeters to meters instantly. One centimeter equals exactly 0.01 meters. Type in either box to convert both ways, then use the chart, worked examples and everyday sizes below.
How to convert centimeters to meters
Worked example: convert 48 centimeters to meters. Using meters ← centimeters ÷ 100, we get 48 × 0.01 = 0.48 m. To check the result, convert back: 0.48 m ÷ 0.01 = 48 cm.
Centimeters to meters chart
| 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 |
| 8 cm | 0.08 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 |
| 40 cm | 0.4 m |
| 50 cm | 0.5 m |
| 75 cm | 0.75 m |
| 100 cm | 1 m |
| 150 cm | 1.5 m |
| 200 cm | 2 m |
| 250 cm | 2.5 m |
| 500 cm | 5 m |
| 1,000 cm | 10 m |
Meters to centimeters (reverse)
| Meters (m) | Centimeters (cm) |
|---|---|
| 1 m | 100 cm |
| 2 m | 200 cm |
| 5 m | 500 cm |
| 10 m | 1,000 cm |
| 20 m | 2,000 cm |
| 50 m | 5,000 cm |
| 100 m | 10,000 cm |
| 250 m | 25,000 cm |
| 500 m | 50,000 cm |
| 1,000 m | 100,000 cm |
About the centimeter and the meter
The centimeter (centimetre) is one hundredth of a meter, about the width of a fingertip. Outside the United States it is the standard unit for body height, clothing measurements, furniture and parcel sizes.
The meter (metre) is the SI base unit of length. Since 1983 it has been defined by the speed of light: the distance light travels in a vacuum in 1/299,792,458 of a second. It is used for room sizes, running tracks, swimming pools and building heights almost everywhere outside the US.
One meter equals 100 centimeters, which makes the meter the longer unit of the two.
Everyday sizes in centimeters and meters
| Everyday example (approximate) | In centimeters | In meters |
|---|---|---|
| The long side of an A4 sheet of paper | 29.7 cm | 0.297 m |
| A typical adult's height | 170 cm | 1.7 m |
| A standard interior door | 203.2 cm | 2.032 m |
| A double-decker bus length | 1,100 cm | 11 m |
| An Olympic swimming pool | 5,000 cm | 50 m |
| A soccer pitch length | 10,500 cm | 105 m |
Centimeters to meters FAQ
How many meters are in one centimeter?
One centimeter equals exactly 0.01 meters. In the other direction, one meter equals 100 centimeters.
How do I convert centimeters to meters without a calculator?
convert 48 centimeters to meters. Using meters ← centimeters ÷ 100, we get 48 × 0.01 = 0.48 m. To check the result, convert back: 0.48 m ÷ 0.01 = 48 cm. For a quick estimate, round the factor to 0.01. Then 48 cm is about 0.48 m, compared with the exact 0.48 m (an error of 0%). That is close enough for planning, but use the calculator above when the number matters.
What is a standard interior door in meters?
A standard interior door is about 203.2 centimeters, which is 2.032 meters. Treat that as an approximate everyday figure rather than an official measurement.
Are the centimeters and meters the same in every country?
The centimeter is exactly 0.01 m. The meter is defined from the speed of light, so it is identical worldwide.