DistanceMeters to centimeters
1 meter = 100 centimeters.
1 meter = 100 centimeters. Multiply by 100.
Common amounts
| m | cm |
|---|---|
| 1 m | 100 cm |
| 5 m | 500 cm |
| 10 m | 1,000 cm |
| 25 m | 2,500 cm |
| 50 m | 5,000 cm |
| 100 m | 10,000 cm |
How it works
How to convert meters to centimeters
cm = m × 100.
Worked examples: 5 meters = 500 centimeters; 12 meters = 1,200 centimeters.
About meters and centimeters
The meter is the SI base unit of length. A centimeter is one hundredth of a meter.
When you'd convert meters to centimeters
Height and fabric lengths: 1.75 m is 175 cm.
Common mistake: rounding too early. Keep the full factor and round only the final answer.
The converter on this page works out the answer in your browser as you type, and shows the factor so you can check it by hand.
Questions
How do I convert meters to centimeters?
1 meter = 100 centimeters. Multiply by 100.
What does the Converter : Units app add?
The same conversion, plus history, a constants library, and the rest of the unit categories on the phone.