EngiRef / Length conversion
Convert Meters to Centimeters (m to cm)
1 m = 100 cm. Convert meters to centimeters with the exact factor, a common-values table and a free converter.
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Conversion factor
cm = m × 100
1 m = 100 cm
Multiply by 100 cm to go from meters to centimeters, or divide by it to come back. The factor and every value below are computed by the same converter that runs at /convert, so this page and the tool cannot disagree.
m to cm table
| Meters (m) | Centimeters (cm) |
|---|---|
| 1 m | 100 cm |
| 2 m | 200 cm |
| 5 m | 500 cm |
| 10 m | 1000 cm |
| 20 m | 2000 cm |
| 50 m | 5000 cm |
| 100 m | 10000 cm |
Every figure is computed at build time by the site’s own converter from the length unit registry. For a value that is not listed, put it into the interactive converter.
Frequently asked questions
How many centimeters are in one meter?
One meter is 100 cm, so 100 m is 10000 cm.
What is the formula to convert meters to centimeters?
cm = m × 100. Multiply the value in meters by 100 to get centimeters.
How do I convert centimeters back to meters?
m = cm × 0.01, so 1 cm is 0.01 m. The cm to m page carries the same table in that direction.