Convert Centimeter (cm) to Meter (m)
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What is Centimeter (cm)?
A centimeter (symbol: cm) is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one hundredth of a meter.
History
The centimeter is based on the SI unit meter, adding the prefix 'centi' which means one hundredth.
Current Use
Commonly used for measuring small objects, height of people, and dimensions in everyday life where the meter is too large.
What is Meter (m)?
The meter (symbol: m) is the base unit of length in the International System of Units (SI). It is defined as the length of the path travelled by light in vacuum during a time interval of 1/299,792,458 of a second.
History
Originating from the Greek word 'metron' meaning 'measure', the meter was originally defined in 1793 as one ten-millionth of the distance from the equator to the North Pole along a great circle.
Current Use
The meter is used globally for general measurements of length, distance, height, etc. It is the standard unit in science and most engineering fields.
Centimeter (cm) to Meter (m) Conversion Table
| Centimeter (cm) | Meter (m) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 centimeter | 0.0001 meter |
| 0.1 centimeter | 0.001 meter |
| 1 centimeter | 0.01 meter |
| 2 centimeter | 0.02 meter |
| 3 centimeter | 0.03 meter |
| 4 centimeter | 0.04 meter |
| 5 centimeter | 0.05 meter |
| 10 centimeter | 0.1 meter |
| 20 centimeter | 0.2 meter |
| 50 centimeter | 0.5 meter |
| 100 centimeter | 1 meter |
| 1000 centimeter | 10 meter |