Meters to Centimeters
1 Meter = 100 Centimeters
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About the meter to centimeter conversion
The meter (m) and the centimeter (cm) are both units of length. Convert between metric and imperial length units — millimeters, meters, kilometers, inches, feet, yards, miles and nautical miles.
To convert meters to centimeters, multiply by 100. To go back, multiply centimeters by 0.01.
Reference table
| Meters | Centimeters |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Need the reverse conversion? Convert Centimeters to Meters.
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Frequently asked questions
- How many centimeters is 1 meter?
- 1 Meter equals 100 Centimeters. To go the other way, 1 Centimeter equals 0.01 Meters.
- What's the formula to convert meters to centimeters?
- Multiply the number of meters by 100 to get centimeters. For example, 10 meters × 100 = 1,000 centimeters.
- Does this converter handle decimals and very large numbers?
- Yes. Type any real number, including decimals or values in the trillions. Math runs entirely in your browser — no server round-trip, no sign-up, and nothing to install.