Meters to Centimeters
Convert meters to centimeters instantly. The relationship is fixed: 1 m = 100 cm (and 1 cm = 0.01 m). To go from meters to centimeters, multiply by 100.
For example, 10 m is 1,000 cm. Length conversions like this come up constantly — measuring height, screen and TV sizes, paper, furniture, and anything bought from a country that uses a different measurement system.
Centimeters (cm)
100
1 m = 100 cm
ResultFull conversion table
| m | cm |
|---|---|
| 1 | 100 |
| 2 | 200 |
| 3 | 300 |
| 5 | 500 |
| 10 | 1,000 |
| 20 | 2,000 |
| 50 | 5,000 |
| 100 | 10,000 |
How to convert meters to centimeters
The formula is: cm = m × 100. Take your amount in meters, multiply by 100, and you have the result in centimeters. To reverse it, divide by 100 (or multiply by 0.01).
Use the table below for the most common values at a glance, or the calculator for any exact amount.
Frequently asked questions
How many centimeters are in 1 m?
1 m equals 100 cm.
How many centimeters is 10 m?
10 m is 1,000 cm.
What's the formula for meters to centimeters?
Multiply meters by 100: cm = m × 100.
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