Convert meters 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
Common values, rounded for reading.
| Meters (m) | Centimeters (cm) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 100 |
| 2 | 200 |
| 3 | 300 |
| 4 | 400 |
| 5 | 500 |
| 6 | 600 |
| 7 | 700 |
| 8 | 800 |
| 9 | 900 |
| 10 | 1,000 |
| 15 | 1,500 |
| 20 | 2,000 |
| 25 | 2,500 |
| 30 | 3,000 |
| 40 | 4,000 |
| 50 | 5,000 |
| 75 | 7,500 |
| 100 | 10,000 |
| 250 | 25,000 |
| 500 | 50,000 |
| 1,000 | 100,000 |
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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