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Meters to Centimeters (m to cm) Converter

1 meter (m) = 100 centimeters (cm). To convert meters to centimeters, multiply by 100: 100 m × 100 = 10,000 cm. Also searched as metre to centimeter, metres to centimeter, metres to centimetres.

1 m = 100 cm
Convert the other way: Centimeters to Meters

Quick facts

How to convert meters to centimeters

  1. Take the value in meters.
  2. Multiply it by 100 (the number of centimeters in one meter).
  3. Round the result to the precision you need.
cm = m × 100

Worked example (a 100-metre sprint): 100 m × 100 = 10000 cm.

To convert centimeters back to meters, multiply by 0.01, or divide by 100.

Converting a person's height? The height converter gives feet and inches directly, with a height chart.

Source: NIST Special Publication 811 (2008), Appendix B; the international yard and pound agreement of 1959 (1 inch = 25.4 mm exactly).

Meters to Centimeters conversion table

Meters to Centimeters conversion table
Meters [m]Centimeters [cm]
0.01 m1 cm
0.1 m10 cm
1 m100 cm
2 m200 cm
3 m300 cm
5 m500 cm
10 m1000 cm
20 m2000 cm
50 m5000 cm
100 m10000 cm
1000 m100000 cm

m to cm chart from 1 to 100

Centimeters to Meters conversion table

Centimeters to Meters conversion table
Centimeters [cm]Meters [m]
0.01 cm0.0001 m
0.1 cm0.001 m
1 cm0.01 m
2 cm0.02 m
3 cm0.03 m
5 cm0.05 m
10 cm0.1 m
20 cm0.2 m
50 cm0.5 m
100 cm1 m
1000 cm10 m

Meters vs Centimeters

MeterCentimeter
Symbolmcm
Equals1 m = 100 cm1 cm = 0.01 m

What is a meter?

The SI base unit of length, originally defined from the Earth's meridian and now fixed by the speed of light. The standard unit of length across science, construction, and everyday use in most of the world.

What is a centimeter?

One hundredth of a meter — a common everyday metric unit. Used worldwide for height, clothing sizes, and small object measurements outside the US.

Frequently asked questions

How many centimeters are in a meter?

There are 100 centimeters in 1 meter (1 m = 100 cm).

How many meters are in a centimeter?

There are 0.01 meters in 1 centimeter (1 cm = 0.01 m).

How do I convert meters to centimeters?

Multiply the number of meters by 100. For example, 10 m × 100 = 1,000 cm. To convert back, multiply by 0.01.

What is 10 m in centimeters?

10 m = 1,000 cm.

What is 100 m in centimeters?

100 m = 10,000 cm.

Is the conversion exact?

Yes. The factor comes from the official definitions of both units (NIST Special Publication 811 (2008), Appendix B; the international yard and pound agreement of 1959 (1 inch = 25.4 mm exactly)). Results are shown to up to 10 decimal places; round them to suit your purpose.

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First published 28 October 2026 · Last reviewed 5 November 2026