A centimeter (cm) is a unit of length in the metric system, equal to one hundredth of a meter. To convert centimeters to a larger unit of length, such as meters or kilometers, you would need to divide the number of centimeters by the appropriate conversion factor.
Here are the steps to convert centimeters to meters:
1. Determine the number of centimeters you want to convert.
2. Divide the number of centimeters by 100 (since there are 100 centimeters in a meter).
3. The result will be the equivalent length in meters.
For example, let’s say you have 150 centimeters and you want to convert it to meters:
150 cm รท 100 = 1.5 meters
So, 150 centimeters is equal to 1.5 meters.
FAQs:
1. How many centimeters are in a meter?
– There are 100 centimeters in a meter.
2. How do I convert centimeters to kilometers?
– To convert centimeters to kilometers, you would need to divide the number of centimeters by 100,000 (since there are 100,000 centimeters in a kilometer).
3. Can I convert centimeters to inches?
– Yes, you can convert centimeters to inches by multiplying the number of centimeters by 0.393701 (since there are approximately 0.393701 inches in a centimeter).