Convert Meters to Centimeters

Enter your meter value in the form below to get the value calculated in centimeters.

Results in Centimeters:

1 m = 100 cm

How to Convert Meters to Centimeters Using an Easy Conversion Formula

Tape measures can be used to measure units of length, and a calculator can be used to convert to another unit

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Convert meters to centimeters with this simple formula:

centimeters = meters × 100

Converting a meter length measurement to a centimeter measurement involves multiplying your length by the conversion ratio to find the result. A meter is equal to 100 centimeters, so to convert simply multiply by 100.

For example:

5m = (5 × 100) = 500cm

Our inch fraction calculator can add meters and centimeters together and it also automatically converts the results to both imperial and metric values.

Meters and centimeters are both units used to measure length. Learn more about length and find more length measurement conversion calculators. A meter is a metric measurement and can be abbreviated as m, for example 1m. A centimeter is a metric measurement and can be abbreviated as cm, for example 1cm. Learn more about the metric system, including the common unit prefixes and how to convert between metric units.

Internationally the centimeter is actually spelled centimetre and it's equal to 10 millimeters, .01 meters, or .393701 inches. Metric rulers have 30cm and they are the larger measurement. A standard pencil is just about 1cm thick, and can be used to get a rough idea of the size of a centimeter.

A pencil is just about 1cm thick and is a good reference point for a centimeter's actual size

The meter is the primary unit of length in the metric system. It's equal to 100 centimeters or 39.37 inches. Internationally it is actually spelled metre. It was first defined 1793 as ¹/_10,000,000 the length from the equator to the North Pole. The current definition of a meter, adopted in 1983, is the distance light travels in ¹/_299,792,458 seconds and was adopted to in 1983.

We recommend using a ruler or tape measure for measuring length, which can be found at a local retailer or home center. Rulers are available in imperial, metric, or combination with both values, so make sure you get the correct type for your needs. If you need a ruler you can also download and print our free printable rulers which include both imperial and metric measurements.

meters and centimeters are units used to measure length

Convert Centimeters to Meters

Meter Measurements and Equivalent Centimeter Conversions

Common meter values converted to the equivalent centimeter value
Meters	Centimeters	Meters	Centimeters	Meters	Centimeters
1	100	21	2,100	41	4,100
2	200	22	2,200	42	4,200
3	300	23	2,300	43	4,300
4	400	24	2,400	44	4,400
5	500	25	2,500	45	4,500
6	600	26	2,600	46	4,600
7	700	27	2,700	47	4,700
8	800	28	2,800	48	4,800
9	900	29	2,900	49	4,900
10	1,000	30	3,000	50	5,000
11	1,100	31	3,100	51	5,100
12	1,200	32	3,200	52	5,200
13	1,300	33	3,300	53	5,300
14	1,400	34	3,400	54	5,400
15	1,500	35	3,500	55	5,500
16	1,600	36	3,600	56	5,600
17	1,700	37	3,700	57	5,700
18	1,800	38	3,800	58	5,800
19	1,900	39	3,900	59	5,900
20	2,000	40	4,000	60	6,000