About Cm to Meters Conversion

Converting centimeters to meters is essential for interior design, furniture shopping, and home improvement. While furniture often comes with cm dimensions, room layouts and floor plans typically use meters.

When You Need This

Furniture shopping — Checking if a 180 cm sofa fits a 3-meter wall
Floor plans — Converting room measurements to meters for architects
Interior design — Calculating space for layout planning
Home improvement — Ordering materials in correct quantities

The Simple Conversion

One meter equals 100 centimeters. To convert, divide cm by 100: 150 cm = 1.5 m.

Common Dimensions

Standard measurements you'll encounter: doors are typically 200 cm (2 m) tall, ceilings 270-300 cm (2.7-3 m), and beds range from 90 cm (single) to 180 cm (king) wide.

How to Convert Cm to Meters

Using This Tool

Enter centimeters in the top field
Read meters appearing below
Copy the result for floor plans or shopping lists

Furniture Dimensions

Common furniture in both units:

Single bed (90 cm × 190 cm) = 0.9 m × 1.9 m
Double bed (140 cm × 200 cm) = 1.4 m × 2 m
King bed (180 cm × 200 cm) = 1.8 m × 2 m
3-seater sofa (~200 cm) = 2 m

Room Measurements

Typical room dimensions:

Small bedroom (300 cm × 300 cm) = 3 m × 3 m = 9 m²
Living room (400 cm × 500 cm) = 4 m × 5 m = 20 m²
Standard door width (80 cm) = 0.8 m

Quick Math

Move the decimal point two places left: 250 cm → 2.50 m, 75 cm → 0.75 m.

Features

Interior Design Focus

The quick reference table shows common furniture and room dimensions. Compare standard sizes at a glance.

Precise Results

Full decimal precision for accurate floor plans. Essential when every centimeter counts in tight spaces.

Two-Way Conversion

Need meters to cm? Enter in the bottom field. Useful when reading floor plans in meters but measuring furniture in cm.

Easy Copy

Copy the number for pasting into design software, spreadsheets, or shopping notes.

Works Anywhere

Use at the furniture store — Check dimensions on your phone
No installation needed — Works in any browser
Private — Your home measurements aren't stored

Frequently Asked Questions

How many cm in 1 meter?

Exactly 100 centimeters. The prefix "centi" means one-hundredth, so a centimeter is 1/100 of a meter.

Is a 180 cm sofa too big for my room?

A 180 cm (1.8 m) sofa needs at least 2.5 m of wall space to look balanced and allow walking room. Measure your wall and leave 30-40 cm on each side.

How do I calculate room area in square meters?

Convert both dimensions to meters, then multiply. A room 400 cm × 350 cm = 4 m × 3.5 m = 14 m².

What's the standard ceiling height?

Most modern homes have ceilings 240-270 cm (2.4-2.7 m). Older buildings may have 300 cm (3 m) or higher. Building codes typically require at least 240 cm.

How wide should walkways be in a room?

Minimum comfortable passage is 60 cm (0.6 m). For main traffic areas, plan for 90-120 cm (0.9-1.2 m).

Centimeters to Meters