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

  1. Understand the conversion factor

    Recognize that 1 meter equals 100 centimeters.

    1. Set up the conversion calculation

    To convert from centimeters to meters, divide the number of centimeters by 100.

    $$ ext{meters} = rac{ ext{centimeters}}{100}$$

    1. 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.

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