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Full bioChevron Right Icon Facebook Icon Share on Facebook X Icon Share on X Pinterest Icon Share on Pinterest Cite This PageSexton, J. (n.d.). Meters to Centimeters Converter. Inch Calculator. Retrieved December 24, 2025, from https://www.inchcalculator.com/convert/meter-to-centimeter/ How to Convert Meters to CentimetersTo convert a measurement in meters to a measurement in centimeters, multiply the length by the following conversion ratio: 100 centimeters/meter.
Since one meter is equal to 100 centimeters, you can use this simple formula to convert:
centimeters = meters × 100
The length in centimeters is equal to the length in meters multiplied by 100.
For example, here's how to convert 5 meters to centimeters using the formula above.
centimeters = (5 m × 100) = 500 cm
How Many Centimeters Are in a Meter?
There are 100 centimeters in a meter, which is why we use this value in the formula above.
1 m = 100 cm
Our inch fraction calculator can add meters and centimeters together, and it also automatically converts the results to US customary, imperial, and SI metric values.
Meters and centimeters are both units used to measure length. Keep reading to learn more about each unit of measure.
What Is a Meter?According to the most recent 2019 definition, the meter is defined as the distance treled by light in vacuum during a time interval with a duration of 1/299,792,458 of a second.[1] One meter is equal to 100 centimeters, 3.28084 feet, or 39.37 inches.
The meter, or metre, is the SI base unit for length in the metric system. Meters can be abbreviated as m; for example, 1 meter can be written as 1 m.
Learn more about meters.
What Is a Centimeter?One centimeter is equal to one-hundredth (1/100) of a meter, which is defined as the distance light trels in a vacuum in 1/299,792,458 of a second. One centimeter is equal to 0.393701 inches.
The centimeter, or centimetre, is a multiple of the meter, which is the SI base unit for length. In the metric system, "centi" is the prefix for hundredths, or 10-2. Centimeters can be abbreviated as cm; for example, 1 centimeter can be written as 1 cm.
Metric rulers typically he 30 cm, which are represented by 30 large tick marks. To get a rough idea of the actual length of a centimeter, a standard number 2 pencil is just about 1 cm thick.
Learn more about centimeters.
We recommend using a ruler or tape measure for measuring length, which can be found at a local retailer or home center. Rulers are ailable in imperial, metric, or a combination of both values, so make sure you get the correct type for your needs.
Need a ruler? Try our free downloadable and printable rulers, which include both imperial and metric measurements.
Meter to Centimeter Conversion Table Table showing various meter measurements converted to centimeters. Meters Centimeters 0.01 m 1 cm 0.02 m 2 cm 0.03 m 3 cm 0.04 m 4 cm 0.05 m 5 cm 0.06 m 6 cm 0.07 m 7 cm 0.08 m 8 cm 0.09 m 9 cm 0.1 m 10 cm 0.2 m 20 cm 0.3 m 30 cm 0.4 m 40 cm 0.5 m 50 cm 0.6 m 60 cm 0.7 m 70 cm 0.8 m 80 cm 0.9 m 90 cm 1 m 100 cm ReferencesInternational Bureau of Weights and Measures, The International System of Units, 9th Edition, 2019, https://www.bipm.org/documents/20126/41483022/SI-Brochure-9-EN.pdf More Meter & Centimeter Conversions Ruler IconConvert from Meters meters to milesChevron Right Icon meters to yardsChevron Right Icon meters to feetChevron Right Icon meters to inchesChevron Right Icon meters to kilometersChevron Right Icon meters to millimetersChevron Right Icon meters to micrometersChevron Right Icon meters to nanometersChevron Right Icon Ruler IconConvert to Centimeters miles to centimetersChevron Right Icon yards to centimetersChevron Right Icon feet to centimetersChevron Right Icon inches to centimetersChevron Right Icon kilometers to centimetersChevron Right Icon millimeters to centimetersChevron Right Icon micrometers to centimetersChevron Right Icon nanometers to centimetersChevron Right Icon