Formula
m to cm conversion formula
Use this relationship for a direct conversion:
cm = m x 100
Worked example
2 m = 200 cm.
Metric factors and international inch, foot, yard, mile, and nautical mile definitions are exact.
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Convert Meter to Centimeter
1 meter (m) equals 100 centimeter (cm). Enter any value below to convert from m to cm.
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1 m = 100 cm
All Length units
From 1 m| Unit | Value |
|---|---|
| Meter m | 1 |
| Kilometer km | 0.001 |
| Centimeter cm | 100 |
| Millimeter mm | 1,000 |
| Micrometer μm | 1,000,000 |
| Nanometer nm | 999,999,999.9999998808 |
| Inch in | 39.3700787402 |
| Foot ft | 3.280839895 |
| Yard yd | 1.0936132983 |
| Mile mi | 0.0006213712 |
| Nautical mile nmi | 0.0005399568 |
| Light-year ly | 1.057000834e-16 |
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Meter to Centimeter table
| Meter (m) | Centimeter (cm) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 1 |
| 0.1 | 10 |
| 1 | 100 |
| 2 | 200 |
| 5 | 500 |
| 10 | 1,000 |
| 25 | 2,500 |
| 50 | 5,000 |
| 100 | 10,000 |
| 1,000 | 100,000 |
From unit
About the meter
The SI base unit of length, defined from the speed of light.
Symbol: m
To unit
About the centimeter
One hundredth of a meter.
Symbol: cm
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m to cm FAQ
How do you convert meter to centimeter?
Use the formula cm = m x 100. 1 meter (m) equals 100 centimeter (cm).
Is the m to cm conversion exact?
Both unit definitions use exact factors. Only the displayed decimal may be rounded.