Convert Meters to Centimeters
m to cm · length conversion
What are meters and centimeters?
The meter is the SI base unit of length, defined by the distance light travels in 1/299,792,458 of a second. A centimeter is one-hundredth of a meter, roughly the width of an adult fingernail. For scale: a doorway is about 2 m (6.6 ft) tall, and a marathon is 42.2 km (26.2 mi).
How to convert meters to centimeters
1 m = 100 cm. To convert, multiply the number of meters by 100. For example, 5 m = 500 cm, and 20 m = 2,000 cm. To go the other way, multiply centimeters by 0.01 (since 1 cm = 0.01 m).
Meters to Centimeters conversion table
| Meters (m) | Centimeters (cm) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 100 |
| 2 | 200 |
| 5 | 500 |
| 10 | 1,000 |
| 20 | 2,000 |
| 50 | 5,000 |
| 100 | 10,000 |
FAQ
What is 1 m in cm?
1 m = 100 cm. To convert any amount, multiply the number of meters by 100.
How do I convert centimeters back to meters?
Go the other way: 1 cm = 0.01 m, so multiply centimeters by 0.01 to get meters.
Is a meter bigger than a centimeter?
Yes — 1 m is the larger unit, equal to 100 cm.
Are these length conversions exact?
They use the standard internationally-defined conversion factors. Results are rounded to six significant figures for readability, which is accurate enough for everyday and most technical use.