Convert Meter to Centimeter
Use this free converter to change meters (m) into centimeters (cm). Meter and centimeter both measure length. As a quick reference, 1 m equals 100 cm, and 1 cm equals 0.01 m.
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Centimeter (cm)
100
1 m = 100 cm
Length conversion table
| Meter | Centimeter |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 1 |
| 0.1 | 10 |
| 0.5 | 50 |
| 1 | 100 |
| 2 | 200 |
| 3 | 300 |
| 5 | 500 |
| 10 | 1000 |
| 20 | 2000 |
| 25 | 2500 |
| 50 | 5000 |
| 100 | 10000 |
| 1,000 | 100000 |
How to convert Meter to Centimeter
Multiply the meter value by 100 to get centimeters.
- Enter the number of meters you want to convert.
- The converter instantly shows the equivalent value in centimeters.
- Worked example: 15 m × 100 = 1500 cm.
- Use the swap button to reverse the conversion (centimeter to meter).
About these units
Meter (m)
- Definition
- The meter (m) is the SI base unit of length, defined as the distance light travels in a vacuum in 1/299,792,458 of a second.
- History
- Introduced in France in 1793 as one ten-millionth of the distance from the equator to the North Pole, it was later fixed by a platinum bar and, since 1983, by the speed of light.
- Current use
- The meter is the standard unit of length in nearly every country and underpins science, engineering, construction, and sport worldwide.
Centimeter (cm)
- Definition
- A centimeter (cm) is one hundredth of a meter, a convenient metric unit for everyday measurements like height and paper sizes.
- History
- It dates from the original metric system and uses the SI prefix "centi-" (one hundredth).
- Current use
- Centimeters are used for body measurements, rainfall, screen and print dimensions, and school maths across the metric world.
Frequently asked questions
How many centimeters are in a meter?
There are 100 cm in 1 m. To convert, multiply the number of meters by 100.
How do I convert meters to centimeters?
Multiply the meter value by 100 to get centimeters. For example, 10 m = 1000 cm.
Is this meter-to-centimeter converter free?
Yes. This converter is completely free, runs entirely in your browser, and requires no sign-up. Your inputs never leave your device.
Convert Meter to other length units
| Unit | 1 Meter equals |
|---|---|
| Kilometer (km) | 0.001 km |
| Centimeter (cm) | 100 cm |
| Millimeter (mm) | 1000 mm |
| Micrometer (µm) | 1000000 µm |
| Nanometer (nm) | 1000000000 nm |
| Mile (mi) | 0.00062137119 mi |
| Yard (yd) | 1.0936133 yd |
| Foot (ft) | 3.2808399 ft |
| Inch (in) | 39.370079 in |
| Nautical Mile (nmi) | 0.0005399568 nmi |
| Light Year (ly) | 1.0570e-16 ly |