You need a shelf for a small space in your house, so you make a measurement with your meter stick and head to the store. Once there, you find that the dimension of the shelves you want is given in cm.
If your space measured 0.5 m, and the shelves at the store measure 130 cm, answer the following questions:

1) How many meters wide is the shelf you want to buy? 

To convert the width of the shelf from centimeters to meters, we need to know that 1 meter equals 100 centimeters.

### Conversion:
\[
\text{Width of the shelf in meters} = \frac{130 \text{ cm}}{100} = 1.3 \text{ meters}
\]

### Answer:
The shelf you want to buy is **1.3 meters** wide.

Would you like further details or have any questions?

Here are some related questions:
1. How many centimeters is 0.5 meters?
2. Will the 1.3-meter shelf fit in your 0.5-meter space?
3. What would be the difference in size between the shelf and the space available in meters?
4. If the shelf were 150 cm wide, what would be its width in meters?
5. How much space in meters would be left if you tried to fit the shelf in your space?

**Tip:** Always double-check your unit conversions to ensure the dimensions are correct for your needs.

Learn how to convert the width of a shelf from centimeters to meters with a step-by-step explanation. If your space measures 0.5 meters and the shelf at the store is 130 cm wide, find out how many meters wide the shelf is and whether it will fit in your space. Suitable for Grades 4-6.

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