Convert Meters to Centimeters
1 meter = 100 centimeters. Type any value below to convert in either direction — the calculation happens in your browser.
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Meters to Centimeters formula
Multiply the number of meters by 100 to get centimeters.
centimeters = meters × 100To go the other way: divide the number of centimeters by 100, or multiply by 0.01.
meters = centimeters ÷ 100Meters to Centimeters conversion table
| Meters | Centimeters |
|---|---|
| 1 m | 100 cm |
| 2 m | 200 cm |
| 3 m | 300 cm |
| 4 m | 400 cm |
| 5 m | 500 cm |
| 6 m | 600 cm |
| 7 m | 700 cm |
| 8 m | 800 cm |
| 9 m | 900 cm |
| 10 m | 1,000 cm |
| 15 m | 1,500 cm |
| 20 m | 2,000 cm |
| 25 m | 2,500 cm |
| 30 m | 3,000 cm |
| 40 m | 4,000 cm |
| 50 m | 5,000 cm |
| 75 m | 7,500 cm |
| 100 m | 10,000 cm |
| 250 m | 25,000 cm |
| 500 m | 50,000 cm |
| 1,000 m | 100,000 cm |
Centimeters to Meters conversion table
| Centimeters | Meters |
|---|---|
| 1 cm | 0.01 m |
| 2 cm | 0.02 m |
| 3 cm | 0.03 m |
| 4 cm | 0.04 m |
| 5 cm | 0.05 m |
| 6 cm | 0.06 m |
| 7 cm | 0.07 m |
| 8 cm | 0.08 m |
| 9 cm | 0.09 m |
| 10 cm | 0.1 m |
About the meter
The metre is the SI base unit of length, defined since 1983 as the distance light travels in a vacuum in 1/299,792,458 of a second.
About the centimeter
A centimetre is one hundredth of a metre, the everyday metric unit for body measurements and small objects.
Frequently asked questions
How many centimeters are in a meter?
There are 100 centimeters in one meter.
How many meters are in a centimeter?
There are 0.01 meters in one centimeter.
Is this conversion exact?
The ratio between the meter and the centimeter is fixed by definition, so the conversion is exact — the figures shown here are rounded for readability only.
What is 10 meters in centimeters?
10 meters equals 1,000 centimeters.
Common meters to centimeters values
Worked answers for the values people look up most.