Convert Meters to Centimeters
1 meter (m) equals 100 centimeters (cm).
1 m = 100 cm
Type in either box. Scientific notation works: 1.5e-3.
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How to Convert Meter to Centimeter
- 1 m = 100 cm
- 1 cm = 0.01 m
- Example: convert 15 m to cm: 15 m = 15 × 100 cm = 1500 cm
Formula
cm = m × 100
Derivation from SI units:
- SI base unit: the distance light travels in vacuum in 1/299 792 458 s
- 1 cm = 10⁻² m
Both units are defined exactly, so the factor is exact. Meter definition: meter; Centimeter definition: centimeter.
Worked examples
- A height of 1.75 m is 175 cm.
1.75 m × 100 = 175 cm - A 0.6 m worktop depth is 60 cm.
0.6 m × 100 = 60 cm
Meter to Centimeter conversion table
| Meters (m) | Centimeters (cm) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 m | 1 cm |
| 0.1 m | 10 cm |
| 0.25 m | 25 cm |
| 0.5 m | 50 cm |
| 1 m | 100 cm |
| 1.5 m | 150 cm |
| 1.7 m | 170 cm |
| 1.8 m | 180 cm |
| 2 m | 200 cm |
| 2.5 m | 250 cm |
| 3 m | 300 cm |
| 5 m | 500 cm |
| 10 m | 1000 cm |
| 20 m | 2000 cm |
| 25 m | 2500 cm |
| 50 m | 5000 cm |
| 100 m | 10000 cm |
| 200 m | 20000 cm |
| 400 m | 40000 cm |
| 500 m | 50000 cm |
| 1000 m | 100000 cm |
| 1609.344 m | 160934.4 cm |
Where it's used
Decimal metres are converted to centimetres for clothing, furniture and medical records. Multiply by 100.
Meter to other length units
| Conversion | 1 m equals |
|---|---|
| meter to kilometer | 0.001 km |
| meter to centimeter | 100 cm |
| meter to millimeter | 1000 mm |
| meter to micrometer | 1000000 µm |
| meter to nanometer | 1000000000 nm |
| meter to angstrom | 10000000000 Å |
| meter to mile | 0.0006213711922 mi |
| meter to yard | 1.093613298 yd |
| meter to foot | 3.280839895 ft |
| meter to inch | 39.37007874 in |
| meter to mil | 39370.07874 mil |
| meter to nautical mile | 0.0005399568035 nmi |
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert m to cm?
Multiply by 100: 1.8 m = 180 cm.
How many centimeters are in 1 meter?
1 m = 100 cm.
How do I convert meters to centimeters?
Multiply the value in m by 100. For example, 15 m × 100 = 1500 cm.
Is the m to cm conversion exact?
Yes. Both units are defined exactly, and 1 m is exactly 100 cm.
Sources
- The International System of Units (SI), 9th edition (SI Brochure), Bureau International des Poids et Mesures , Section 2.3.1, base unit definitions.
- The International System of Units (SI), 9th edition (SI Brochure), Bureau International des Poids et Mesures , Table 7, SI prefixes.
Last reviewed: . Factors are stored exactly and computed with 50-digit decimal arithmetic. See how we verify conversion factors.
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