Centimeter → Meter
1 cm = 0.01 m. Convert centimeters to meters instantly with this free online tool.
1 cm = 0.01 m
Centimeter to Meter Conversion Table
| Centimeter (cm) | Meter (m) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.01 |
| 5 | 0.05 |
| 10 | 0.1 |
| 25 | 0.25 |
| 50 | 0.5 |
| 100 | 1 |
| 500 | 5 |
| 1000 | 10 |
Centimeter to Meter Formula
1 cm = 0.01 m
Nominal vs Actual Lumber Sizes
| Nominal | Actual (in) | Actual (mm) |
|---|---|---|
| 1×2 | 3/4" × 1-1/2" | 19 × 38 |
| 1×4 | 3/4" × 3-1/2" | 19 × 89 |
| 1×6 | 3/4" × 5-1/2" | 19 × 140 |
| 2×2 | 1-1/2" × 1-1/2" | 38 × 38 |
| 2×4 | 1-1/2" × 3-1/2" | 38 × 89 |
| 2×6 | 1-1/2" × 5-1/2" | 38 × 140 |
| 2×8 | 1-1/2" × 7-1/4" | 38 × 184 |
| 2×10 | 1-1/2" × 9-1/4" | 38 × 235 |
| 2×12 | 1-1/2" × 11-1/4" | 38 × 286 |
| 4×4 | 3-1/2" × 3-1/2" | 89 × 89 |
| 6×6 | 5-1/2" × 5-1/2" | 140 × 140 |
About Centimeter and Meter
What is a Centimeter?
A centimeter is one hundredth of a meter (0.01 m) and equals 10 millimeters. A standard pencil is about 19 cm long.
What is a Meter?
A meter is the base unit of length in the International System of Units (SI), originally defined as one ten-millionth of the distance from the equator to the North Pole. A standard door is about 2 meters tall.
When to convert Centimeter to Meter
Converting centimeters to meters is common when working with metric measurements alongside metric specifications. For example, measuring fabric and sewing patterns. Use meters for room-scale measurements in countries using the metric system, or when working with international building plans.
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