Convert Centimeters to Meters
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Converting Centimeters to Meters
Converting centimeters to meters is one of the most basic metric conversions, used in education, science, engineering, and everyday measurements when working with different scales.
Mathematical Relationship
The mathematical relation between centimeters and meters is straightforward: 1 meter = 100 centimeters. To convert a length in centimeters to meters, divide the centimeter value by 100.
Common Conversion Values
| Centimeters | Meters |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.01 |
| 10 | 0.1 |
| 50 | 0.5 |
| 100 | 1 |
| 1000 | 10 |
Unit Definitions
Centimeters
The centimeter (symbol: cm) is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one-hundredth of a meter. It is a commonly used unit for everyday measurements of smaller objects.
Meters
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 traveled by light in a vacuum during a time interval of 1/299,792,458 of a second.
Historical Context
Both the centimeter and meter were established as part of the metric system during the French Revolution. The prefix 'centi-' comes from the Latin word for hundred, reflecting the relationship of 100 centimeters to 1 meter.