How to convert meters to centimeters
To convert meters (m) to centimeters (cm), multiply the value in meters by 100.
cm = m × 100
Example: 10 m = 1,000 cm.
You can also type 10 m to cm into the smart calculator, or mix units: 1 m + 1 cm.
Meters to Centimeters conversion table
| Meters | Centimeters |
|---|---|
| 0.01 m | 1 cm |
| 0.1 m | 10 cm |
| 0.25 m | 25 cm |
| 0.5 m | 50 cm |
| 1 m | 100 cm |
| 2 m | 200 cm |
| 3 m | 300 cm |
| 4 m | 400 cm |
| 5 m | 500 cm |
| 6 m | 600 cm |
| 7 m | 700 cm |
| 8 m | 800 cm |
| 9 m | 900 cm |
| 10 m | 1,000 cm |
| 12 m | 1,200 cm |
| 15 m | 1,500 cm |
| 20 m | 2,000 cm |
| 25 m | 2,500 cm |
| 30 m | 3,000 cm |
| 40 m | 4,000 cm |
| 50 m | 5,000 cm |
| 60 m | 6,000 cm |
| 75 m | 7,500 cm |
| 100 m | 10,000 cm |
| 250 m | 25,000 cm |
| 500 m | 50,000 cm |
| 1,000 m | 100,000 cm |
Converting centimeters back to meters
1 cm = 0.01 m. See the Centimeters to Meters converter, or press the swap button above.
About the units
Meter (m)
The SI base unit of length, defined by the speed of light.
Centimeter (cm)
One hundredth of a meter. An inch is exactly 2.54 centimeters.
Length measures distance in one dimension. The SI base unit is the meter, defined by the distance light travels in a vacuum in 1/299,792,458 of a second. Since the 1959 international yard and pound agreement, imperial and US customary lengths are defined exactly in meters: an inch is exactly 2.54 centimeters.
Questions and answers
How many centimeters are in a meter?
One meter (m) equals 100 centimeters (cm).
How do I convert meters to centimeters?
To convert meters to centimeters, multiply the value in meters by 100. The formula is cm = m × 100. For example, 10 m = 1,000 cm.
What is 10 m in cm?
10 meters is 1,000 centimeters.
Which is bigger, a meter or a centimeter?
A meter is bigger: 1 m = 100 cm.
How many centimeters are in a foot?
A foot is exactly 30.48 centimeters, because an inch is defined as exactly 2.54 cm and a foot is 12 inches.
Does this m to cm converter work offline?
Yes. ConvertEasy is a progressive web app: after your first visit it keeps working with no connection, and you can install it to your home screen from the browser menu.