Centimeters to Meters Converter
100 centimeters = 1 meter.
Conversion result
Meters = centimeters ÷ 100; centimeters = meters × 100.
Primary source: NIST SP 811, Appendix B.8 conversion factors. Exact underlying definitions are used before display rounding. NIST international foot definition confirms 0.3048 meter exactly. NIST SP 811 footnotes supplies the international nautical mile definition.
Worked example: 250 centimeters ÷ 100 = 2.5 meters; 75 centimeters = 0.75 meter.
Common conversion values
The table follows the selected direction. Results display up to 12 significant digits.
| centimeters | meters |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.01 |
| 10 | 0.1 |
| 50 | 0.5 |
| 100 | 1 |
| 250 | 2.5 |
The prefix centi means one hundredth. Dividing by 100 moves the decimal point two places to the left. Keep the same precision as your original measurement; changing the unit does not make a measurement more accurate.
How to use this tool
Enter a quantity in centimeters, choose the forward or reverse direction, and select Convert. Decimals, fractions such as 1/2, and mixed fractions such as 1 1/2 are supported.
Frequently asked questions
What factor does this converter use?
100 centimeters = 1 meter. Meters = centimeters ÷ 100; centimeters = meters × 100.
Can I reverse the conversion or use fractions?
Yes. Choose the reverse direction on this page. Enter nonnegative decimals, fractions or mixed fractions. Quantities and fraction components are limited to 10¹²; denominators must be positive. Decimal inputs permit up to 24 digits and effective exponents ±24.
Is this converter free and private?
Yes. Calculations run on your device, with no uploads, sign-up or browser storage.