1 meter to centimeters
1 m = 100 cm. Change the amount below, or read the formula and the reference table further down.
1 meter equals
centimeters
1 m = 100 cm
The formula
Meters and centimeters both measure length from the same zero, so a single multiplier does the job.
cm = m × 100
Going the other way? Convert centimeters to meters.
Meters to centimeters table
Values either side of 1 m.
| Meters (m) | Centimeters (cm) |
|---|---|
| -4 | -400 |
| -3.5 | -350 |
| -3 | -300 |
| -2.5 | -250 |
| -2 | -200 |
| -1.5 | -150 |
| -1 | -100 |
| -0.5 | -50 |
| 0 | 0 |
| 0.5 | 50 |
| 1 | 100 |
| 1.5 | 150 |
| 2 | 200 |
| 2.5 | 250 |
| 3 | 300 |
| 3.5 | 350 |
| 4 | 400 |
| 4.5 | 450 |
| 5 | 500 |
| 5.5 | 550 |
| 6 | 600 |
Questions people ask
- How many centimeters are in a meter?
- One meter equals 100 centimeters.
- How do I convert meters to centimeters by hand?
- Multiply the number of meters by 100. For a rough check, 100 is close enough for most everyday use.
- What is 1 meter in centimeters?
- 1 meter is 100 centimeters.
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