convert Centimeter to meter

Conversion Formula

1 cm = 0.01 m

Step-by-Step Explanation

1. Understand the base relationship:
   1 Centimeter = 0.01 meters
   1 Meter = 1 meters
2. Establish the conversion factor:
   1 cm = (0.01 m) / (1 m/m) = 0.01 m
3. Apply the conversion:
   Multiply the value in cm by 0.01 to get the equivalent in m

Example Conversion

Convert 5 cm to m:

5 cm × 0.01 = 0.05 m