Convert meters to cm

Meters to centimeters. Enter a value to convert, or use the meters to cm chart further down the page.

1 m = 100 cm

1 meter equals 100 centimeters. Going the other way, 1 centimeter = 0.01 meters.

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How to convert meters to cm

To convert meters to centimeters, multiply the meter value by 100. You can also divide by 0.01 to get the same answer.

cm = m × 100

Worked example

Convert 15 m to centimeters:

15 m = 1,500 cm

meters to cm conversion chart

Use this meters to cm table for quick reference without typing anything.

meters to cm conversion table
meters (m)	centimeters (cm)
0.01 m	1 cm
0.1 m	10 cm
1 m	100 cm
2 m	200 cm
3 m	300 cm
5 m	500 cm
10 m	1,000 cm
20 m	2,000 cm
50 m	5,000 cm
100 m	10,000 cm
1,000 m	100,000 cm

What is a meter?

The meter is the SI base unit of length, defined since 1983 as the distance light travels in a vacuum in 1/299,792,458 of a second.

What is a centimeter?

The centimeter is one hundredth of a meter. It is the unit most people reach for when measuring body height, clothing, paper and everyday objects in metric countries.

Frequently asked questions

How many cm are in a meter?

1 meters equals 100 cm. Going the other way, 1 cm is 0.01 meters.

How do you convert meters to cm?

To convert meters to centimeters, multiply the meter value by 100. You can also divide by 0.01 to get the same answer.

What is 10 meters in cm?

10 meters equals 1,000 cm. The conversion chart on this page lists the other values people look up most often.

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