Online calculator to convert centimeters to meters (cm to m) with formulas, examples, and tables. Our conversions provide a quick and easy way to convert between Length or Distance units.
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Conversion Definitions
The following is a list of definitions relating to conversions between centimeters and meters.
What is a centimeter (cm)?
A centimeter is a unit of Length or Distance in the Metric System. The symbol for centimeter is cm. There are 100 centimeters in a meter. The International spelling for this unit is centimetre.
What is a meter (m)?
A meter is a unit of Length or Distance in the Metric System. The symbol for meter is m. There are 0.01 meters in a centimeter. The International spelling for this unit is metre.
Conversion Formula
Let's take a closer look at the conversion formula so that you can do these conversions yourself with a calculator or with an old-fashioned pencil and paper.
The formula to convert from cm to m is:
m = cm ÷ 100
Conversion Example
Next, let's look at an example showing the work and calculations that are involved in converting from centimeters to meters (cm to m).
Centimeter to Meter Conversion Example
Task: Convert 5,200 centimeters to meters (show work) Formula: cm ÷ 100 = m Calculations: 5,200 cm ÷ 100 = 52 m Result: 5,200 cm is equal to 52 m
Conversion Table
For quick reference purposes, below is a conversion table that you can use to convert from cm to m.
Centimeters to Meters Conversion Chart
centimeters (cm) | meters (m) |
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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 |
20 cm | 0.2 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 |
250 cm | 2.5 m |
500 cm | 5 m |
750 cm | 7.5 m |
1,000 cm | 10 m |
2,500 cm | 25 m |
5,000 cm | 50 m |
7,500 cm | 75 m |
10,000 cm | 100 m |
25,000 cm | 250 m |
50,000 cm | 500 m |
75,000 cm | 750 m |
100,000 cm | 1,000 m |
250,000 cm | 2,500 m |
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