Velocity
cm/stom/s
Convert centimetres per second (cm/s) to metres per second (m/s).
Factor1 cm/s = 0.01 m/s
Converter
cm/s
Accepts numbers or expressions, e.g. 150 + 14.7
Result
m/s
Rendered to 6 significant figures.
Formula
Formula
m/s = cm/s × 0.01
Multiply any value in centimetres per second by 0.01 to obtain the value in metres per second.
Worked example
Convert 100 cm/s to m/s.
- 01Start with 100 cm/s.
- 02Multiply by the conversion factor: 100 × 0.01 = 1 m/s.
Result100 cm/s = 1 m/s
Conversion table
| cm/s | m/s |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.01 |
| 2 | 0.02 |
| 5 | 0.05 |
| 10 | 0.1 |
| 20 | 0.2 |
| 50 | 0.5 |
| 100 | 1 |
| 200 | 2 |
| 500 | 5 |
| 1000 | 10 |
Reference values rounded to 5 significant figures for display.
FAQ
What is the conversion factor from cm/s to m/s?
1 cm/s equals 0.01 m/s. To convert, multiply the value in centimetres per second by 0.01.
How do I convert 1 cm/s to m/s?
1 cm/s = 0.01 m/s. For any value, multiply by 0.01.
How do I convert m/s back to cm/s?
Divide by the same factor — or equivalently, multiply by 100. So 1 m/s = 100 cm/s.
When would I need to convert centimetre per second to metre per second?
Velocity conversions are needed for fluid flow analysis (line velocity targets, erosional limits), gas-stream calculations, and equipment specs that mix m/s, ft/s and engineering speed units.
Is the conversion exact?
The factor shown is precise to at least 7 significant figures. For most process-engineering work this is far better than instrument accuracy. For metrology or trade applications, refer to the relevant national standard (NIST, BIPM, ISO 80000).