Meters to Centimeters – meter to centimeter Converter
1 m = 100 cm
Formula
cm = m × 100
Meters to centimeters conversion table
| meters (m) | centimeters (cm) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 m | 50 cm |
| 1 m | 100 cm |
| 2 m | 200 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 |
| 75 m | 7500 cm |
| 100 m | 10000 cm |
| 250 m | 25000 cm |
| 500 m | 50000 cm |
| 1000 m | 100000 cm |
| 5000 m | 500000 cm |
Meters and centimeters are both length units. One meter equals 100 centimeters; enter any value above for an instant result, or use the table for common conversions.
Sanity-check examples
1 m = 100 cm10 m = 1000 cm2.5 m = 250 cm
Common pitfalls and look-alike units
The international statute mile is exactly 1.60934 km; the nautical mile is a different unit (1 nmi = 1.852 km) that shows up in knots. Chinese market units follow the modern definitions 1 li = 500 m, 1 chi = 1/3 m, 1 cun = 1/30 m — older chi varied by dynasty (roughly 0.32–0.35 m), so do not apply them to historical measurements.
Frequently asked questions
How many centimeters are in a meter?
1 meter (m) equals 100 centimeter (cm).
How do I convert meters to centimeters?
Multiply the meter value by 100 to get centimeter — for example, 2 meters = 200 centimeter.
How do I convert centimeters back to meters?
1 centimeter equals 0.01 meter. Use the swap button or the reverse conversion page linked on this page.