Cm to M
Convert Centimeters to Meters
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How to convert centimeters to meters
Worked example: 100 cm = 1 m
| Unit | Length |
|---|---|
| Kilometers (km) | 0.001 km |
| Meters (m) | 1 m |
| Decimeters (dm) | 10 dm |
| Centimeters (cm) | 100 cm |
| Millimeters (mm) | 1,000 mm |
100 cm ÷ 100 = 1 m
Rule: meters = centimeters ÷ 100 — exact: 1 m = 100 cm.
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FAQ
How many meters is 1 centimeter?
One centimeter is 0.01 m, one hundredth of a meter: a meter is exactly 100 centimeters (1 m = 100 cm).
How do you convert cm to m?
Divide the number of centimeters by 100, which means moving the decimal point two places to the left. For example, 165 cm ÷ 100 = 1.65 m.
How tall is 165 cm in meters?
165 cm is 1.65 m. A height in centimeters becomes meters by moving the decimal point two places left: 180 cm = 1.8 m, 150 cm = 1.5 m.
What are the metric units of length from largest to smallest?
Kilometer, meter, decimeter, centimeter, millimeter: 1 km = 1,000 m, 1 m = 10 dm = 100 cm = 1,000 mm. Each step down is 10 times smaller, except km to m, which is 1,000.