Length Converter
Convert between centimeters, meters, kilometers, inches, feet, and miles.
Quick Length Reference
| From | To | Conversion |
|---|---|---|
| Centimeters (cm) | Meters (m) | meters = centimeters ÷ 100 |
| Meters (m) | Centimeters (cm) | centimeters = meters × 100 |
| Kilometers (km) | Meters (m) | meters = kilometers × 1,000 |
| Meters (m) | Kilometers (km) | kilometers = meters ÷ 1,000 |
| Centimeters (cm) | Inches (in) | inches = centimeters ÷ 2.54 |
| Inches (in) | Centimeters (cm) | centimeters = inches × 2.54 |
Common Length Conversions
A family car, 450 cm long
Convert Centimeters to Meters.
450 ÷ 1004.5 m
A 2.4 m curtain panel
Convert Meters to Centimeters.
2.4 × 100240 cm
A 5K race
Convert Kilometers to Meters.
5 × 1,0005,000 m
A 500 m walk to the station
Convert Meters to Kilometers.
500 ÷ 1,0000.5 km
Length Conversion Questions
How many centimeters are in a meter?+
There are exactly 100 centimeters in 1 meter. This is a definition, not a rounded measurement, so the figure is the same everywhere.
How do I convert cm to m?+
Divide the number of centimeters by 100. For example, 340 cm ÷ 100 = 3.4 m. You can also move the decimal point two places to the left.
What is 170 cm in meters?+
170 cm is 1.7 m. The same method works for any height: 150 cm is 1.5 m, 175 cm is 1.75 m and 180 cm is 1.8 m.
How do I write 5 cm in meters?+
5 cm is 0.05 m. Move the decimal two places left and fill the gap with a zero. Small values like this are where the leading zero is most often lost.
What is 1 cm in meters?+
1 cm is 0.01 m, which is one hundredth of a meter and the same as 10 millimeters.