📏 Meters to Centimeters Converter
Convert meters (m) to centimeters (cm) instantly, with the formula, a worked example and a conversion table.
Quick answer: 1 meter (m) = 100 centimeters (cm). Formula: cm = m × 100.
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Meters to Centimeters conversion table
| Meters (m) | Centimeters (cm) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 m | 10 cm |
| 0.5 m | 50 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 |
| 1,000 m | 100,000 cm |
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How to convert meters to centimeters
Multiply the number of meters by 100 to get centimeters: cm = m × 100.
Example: 5 m = 500 cm.
The meter (m) and the centimeter (cm) are both units of length. Need the opposite direction? Use the cm to m converter.
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Metric and imperial units
The metric system (SI) is used by almost every country and by science worldwide. Its units scale by powers of ten – 1 kilometer is 1,000 meters, 1 meter is 100 centimeters – which makes conversions inside the system easy. The imperial and US customary systems (inches, feet, pounds, gallons) are still used daily in the United States and partly in the UK.
Since 1959 the inch has been defined as exactly 2.54 centimeters and the pound as exactly 0.45359237 kilograms, so conversions between the two systems are exact. Note that a US gallon (3.785 L) and an imperial gallon (4.546 L) are different – choose the right one above.
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Frequently asked questions
How many centimeters are in a meter?
1 meter = 100 centimeters.
How do I convert meters to centimeters?
Use the formula cm = m × 100. For example, 5 m = 500 cm.
How do I convert centimeters back to meters?
1 centimeter = 0.01 meters. Use the cm to m converter linked on this page.
Are these conversions exact?
Yes – all factors use the internationally defined values (for example 1 inch = 2.54 cm exactly, 1 pound = 0.45359237 kg exactly). Results are rounded to 8 significant digits for display.