Convert 15 cm to m
Understand the Problem
The question is asking to convert a length measurement from centimeters to meters. To do this, we will divide the number of centimeters by 100, since there are 100 centimeters in a meter.
Answer
0.15 meters
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is 0.15 meters
Steps to Solve
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Understand the conversion factor
Recognize that 1 meter equals 100 centimeters.
- Set up the conversion calculation
To convert from centimeters to meters, divide the number of centimeters by 100.
$$ ext{meters} = rac{ ext{centimeters}}{100}$$
- Perform the calculation
Divide 15 centimeters by 100 to convert to meters.
$$ ext{meters} = rac{15}{100} = 0.15$$
The final answer is 0.15 meters
More Information
In daily life, converting units helps in better understanding and communication — for example, 0.15 meters is a more manageable unit when dealing with objects you might encounter on an everyday basis.
Tips
A common mistake is to multiply by 100 instead of dividing by 100. Always remember that converting from a smaller unit to a larger unit (centimeters to meters) involves dividing.
