Convert meters to cm
Convert meters to cm instantly. 1 m = 100 cm. Formula, worked examples and a quick reference table.
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One meter equals 100 centimeters. To convert any number of meters to centimeters, multiply by 100.
The converter above works in both directions and updates as you type. Below you will find the formula, a worked example and a reference table of common values.
Length conversions come up wherever a measurement crosses a border: a height given in feet and inches on a form that wants centimetres, a running distance recorded in kilometres and compared against miles, a component specified in millimetres and ordered from a supplier working in inches. The conversions themselves are exact — the inch, foot, yard and mile have all been defined in metric terms since 1959 — so any discrepancy comes from rounding, not from the units disagreeing.
meters to cm formula
To go the other way, use meter = centimeter ÷ 100.
About these units
The metre is defined by the speed of light: the distance light travels in 1/299,792,458 of a second. Every other length unit is now defined against it.
The centimetre is a hundredth of a metre. It is the everyday unit for body height and clothing sizes almost everywhere outside the United States, where feet and inches persist.
Meter is also written metre, metres and meters. Centimeter is also written centimetre, centimetres and centimeters.
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meters to cm conversion table
| Meter | Centimeter |
|---|---|
| 1 m | 100 cm |
| 2 m | 200 cm |
| 3 m | 300 cm |
| 5 m | 500 cm |
| 10 m | 1,000 cm |
| 20 m | 2,000 cm |
| 25 m | 2,500 cm |
| 50 m | 5,000 cm |
| 100 m | 10,000 cm |
| 250 m | 25,000 cm |
| 500 m | 50,000 cm |
| 1,000 m | 100,000 cm |
Frequently asked questions
How many centimeters are in a meter? +
There are 100 centimeters in one meter.
What is 10 m in cm? +
10 m equals 1,000 cm. Multiply 10 by 100.
How do I convert centimeter back to meter? +
Use meter = centimeter ÷ 100. The converter above handles both directions, or see our dedicated cm to meters page.
How accurate is this meter to centimeter conversion? +
The factor used is 100, carried at full double precision. Where a unit has an exact legal definition the factor is exact rather than approximate. Rounding is applied only to the displayed result, so the answer is never a calculation done on an already-rounded number.
Is there a quick way to estimate m to cm in my head? +
Multiply by 100. That matches the true factor of 100 exactly, so no adjustment is needed for a mental estimate.