Convert Meters to Centimeters
Convert Meters to Centimeters instantly. 1 Meter (m) equals 100 Centimeters (cm).
Meters to Centimeters conversion table
| Meters (m) | Centimeters (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 |
| 50 m | 5,000 cm |
| 100 m | 10,000 cm |
| 500 m | 50,000 cm |
| 1,000 m | 100,000 cm |
1 Meter = 100 Centimeters · multiply Meters by 100
About converting Meters to Centimeters
Meters (m) and Centimeters (cm) are both units of length, so converting between them is a single multiplication: multiply your Meters figure by 100. Ten Meters comes to 1,000 Centimeters, and a hundred works out at 10,000 Centimeters.
Rule of thumb: going from Meters to Centimeters multiplies, so the figure always grows — one Meter is already 100 Centimeters. If your answer came out smaller, you have the conversion the wrong way round.
What is a Meter?
The meter is the SI base unit of length and the reference every other unit here is defined against. It began in 1793 as one ten-millionth of the distance from the equator to the North Pole, but that definition depended on surveying the Earth accurately, so it was replaced twice — first by a physical platinum-iridium bar kept near Paris, and since 1983 by a constant of nature: the meter is the distance light travels in a vacuum in 1/299,792,458 of a second. Tying it to the speed of light means any properly equipped lab on Earth can reproduce it without borrowing anyone’s bar.
What is a Centimeter?
A centimeter is one hundredth of a meter. It is the everyday metric unit for body measurements, paper sizes, furniture and anything else you would reach for a ruler to check — small enough to be precise about a person’s height without resorting to decimals, large enough that you are not counting hundreds of them. Most of the world lists height in centimeters rather than feet and inches, so 180 cm is instantly readable as "about six foot" to a large part of the planet.
To put both in perspective: a standard interior doorway is a little over 2 meters tall, while a standard credit card is 8.56 centimeters wide.
The converter above updates as you type, and the table lists common values for quick reference. Need the opposite direction? Use the Centimeters to Meters converter, or browse all Length converters.
Frequently asked questions
How many Centimeters are in one Meter?
There are 100 Centimeters in one Meter.
How do I convert Meters to Centimeters?
Multiply the number of Meters by 100. For example, 10 Meters = 1,000 Centimeters.
What is 100 Meters in Centimeters?
100 Meters is equal to 10,000 Centimeters.
How do I convert Centimeters to Meters?
Multiply the Centimeters value by 0.01 (or divide by 100).
Is this Meters to Centimeters conversion exact?
Yes, exactly. Both units are fixed against the same base by definition, and 1 Meter = 100 Centimeters is the complete value — nothing is rounded away.
What is a Meter?
The meter is the SI base unit of length and the reference every other unit here is defined against. It began in 1793 as one ten-millionth of the distance from the equator to the North Pole, but that definition depended on surveying the Earth accurately, so it was replaced twice — first by a physical platinum-iridium bar kept near Paris, and since 1983 by a constant of nature: the meter is the distance light travels in a vacuum in 1/299,792,458 of a second. Tying it to the speed of light means any properly equipped lab on Earth can reproduce it without borrowing anyone’s bar.
What is a Centimeter?
A centimeter is one hundredth of a meter. It is the everyday metric unit for body measurements, paper sizes, furniture and anything else you would reach for a ruler to check — small enough to be precise about a person’s height without resorting to decimals, large enough that you are not counting hundreds of them. Most of the world lists height in centimeters rather than feet and inches, so 180 cm is instantly readable as "about six foot" to a large part of the planet.