Convert centimeters to meters
Accurate tool to convert between cm and m
Length
Centimeters
The centimeter is a unit of length in the metric system equal to one hundredth of a meter.
Meters
The meter is the base unit of length in the International System of Units.
Formula
To convert from centimeters to meters, divide the length by 100.
centimeters (cm)
Description
The centimeter is a unit of length in the metric system equal to one hundredth of a meter.
History
First defined in 1795 by the French Academy of Sciences as 1/100th of a meter.
Symbol Origin
From 'centi' (hundredth) and 'meter'.
Usage Context
Used for everyday measurements like human height, furniture dimensions, and screen sizes.
Main Usage
Did you know?
The average width of a human fingernail is approximately 1 cm.
meters (m)
Description
The meter is the base unit of length in the International System of Units.
History
Originally defined in 1793 as one ten-millionth of the distance from the equator to the North Pole. Since 1983, it is defined by the distance light travels in vacuum in 1/299,792,458 of a second.
Symbol Origin
From the Greek word 'metron', meaning measure.
Usage Context
The standard unit for measuring room sizes, athletic tracks, and short geographical distances.
Main Usage
Did you know?
The original meter bar was made of platinum-iridium and kept in a vault in Paris.
Quick Conversion Table
| centimeters (cm) | meters (m) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.01 |
| 2 | 0.02 |
| 5 | 0.05 |
| 10 | 0.1 |
| 25 | 0.25 |
| 50 | 0.5 |
| 100 | 1 |
| 500 | 5 |
| 1000 | 10 |
| 2500 | 25 |
| 5000 | 50 |
| 10000 | 100 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How to convert centimeters to meters?
To convert from centimeters to meters, divide the length by 100.
How many meters in 1 centimeters?
1 centimeters is equal to 0.01 meters.
What is a centimeters?
The centimeter is a unit of length in the metric system equal to one hundredth of a meter.
What is a meters?
The meter is the base unit of length in the International System of Units.