Convert Centimeter per Second to Meter per Second
Enter the number of centimeters per second that you want to convert to meters per second.
How to Convert Centimeters per Second to Meters per Second
The centimeter per second and meter per second are both units of speed. By definition, 1 meter per second equals exactly 100 centimeters per second. This means to convert centimeters per second to meters per second, you divide by 100.
Formula
Step-by-Step Example
Convert 5 cm/s to meters per second:
We need to convert centimeters per second to meters per second
Since 1 m/s = 100 cm/s, divide by 100
5 ÷ 100 = 0.05
5 cm/s = 0.05 m/s
Centimeter per Second to Meter per Second Conversion Table
Quick reference table for common centimeter per second to meter per second conversions. Click any value for detailed calculation.
| Centimeters per Second (cm/s) | Meters per Second (m/s) |
|---|---|
| 1 cm/s | 0.01 m/s |
| 2 cm/s | 0.02 m/s |
| 5 cm/s | 0.05 m/s |
| 10 cm/s | 0.1 m/s |
| 15 cm/s | 0.15 m/s |
| 20 cm/s | 0.2 m/s |
| 25 cm/s | 0.25 m/s |
| 50 cm/s | 0.5 m/s |
| 100 cm/s | 1 m/s |
About These Units
Centimeter per Second (cm/s)
Centimeters per second (cm/s) measures slow speeds in scientific experiments, fluid dynamics, and biological processes. Used for measuring glacier movement, blood flow velocity, and sediment transport. One cm/s equals 0.036 km/h or 0.0224 mph.
Meter per Second (m/s)
Meters per second (m/s) is the SI derived unit of speed and velocity. One m/s equals 3.6 km/h or 2.237 mph. Meters per second measure wind speed, fluid flow, running pace, and scientific applications. A human walks at about 1.4 m/s, runs at 5-8 m/s.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert centimeters per second to meters per second?
To convert centimeters per second to meters per second, divide the value by 100. For example, 10 cm/s = 0.1 m/s.
How many meters per second are in 1 centimeter per second?
1 centimeter per second equals 0.01 meters per second.
What is the formula for centimeters per second to meters per second?
The formula is: m/s = cm/s ÷ 100.