Meters to Centimeters
The meter is the SI base unit of length, defined by the distance light travels in 1/299,792,458 of a second. A centimeter is one hundredth of a meter, commonly used for paper sizes and human height in metric countries. 1 m equals 100 cm, so converting between them is a matter of multiplying by that fixed factor — type any value into the converter below and both sides update instantly as you type.
Both units belong to length, measured here against length's base unit (m) — every other length unit on this site converts through that same reference point, which is why the table below can also be read as a quick cross-check against nearby values.
Formula
cm = m × 100
m = cm × 0.01
Worked example: 5 m × 100 = 500 cm.
Conversion table
| Meter (m) | Centimeter (cm) |
|---|---|
| 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
- How many Centimeters in a meter?
- 1 m equals 100 cm.
- How do I convert Meters to Centimeters?
- Multiply the value in m by 100 to get cm. The converter above does this instantly as you type.
- Is the conversion exact?
- Yes — Meter and Centimeter are both defined by a fixed conversion factor to length's base unit (m), so the result shown is exact to the precision displayed, not an approximation.