Meters to Centimeters
Convert meters (m) to centimeters (cm). Type in either box; the other updates as you go.
How to convert meters to centimeters
To convert meters to centimeters, multiply the number of meters by 100.
Example
Convert 5 meters to centimeters:
Meter to centimeter conversion chart
| Meters (m) | Centimeters (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 |
| 70 m | 7,000 cm |
| 75 m | 7,500 cm |
| 80 m | 8,000 cm |
| 90 m | 9,000 cm |
| 100 m | 10,000 cm |
| 150 m | 15,000 cm |
| 200 m | 20,000 cm |
| 250 m | 25,000 cm |
| 500 m | 50,000 cm |
| 1,000 m | 100,000 cm |
Going the other way? See the centimeters to meters chart.
About the units
Meter (m)
The meter is the SI base unit of length, defined by the distance light travels in a vacuum in 1/299,792,458 of a second.
Centimeter (cm)
A centimeter is one hundredth of a meter, about the width of a fingernail. Height, clothing and screen sizes are given in centimeters in most of the world.
Frequently asked questions
How many centimeters are in a meter?
There are 100 centimeters in a meter.
How many meters are in a centimeter?
There are 0.01 meters in a centimeter.
How do you convert meters to centimeters?
To convert meters to centimeters, multiply the number of meters by 100.
What is 5 meters in centimeters?
5 meters equals 500 centimeters.
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