M to CM Converter
Type a value in meters to see it in centimeters as you type, with the exact formula and a reference chart.
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How this was calculated
- 1 meter = 100 centimeters
- 1.75 × 100 = 175 cm
| m | cm |
|---|---|
| 0.01 m | 1 cm |
| 0.05 m | 5 cm |
| 0.1 m | 10 cm |
| 0.25 m | 25 cm |
| 0.5 m | 50 cm |
| 0.75 m | 75 cm |
| 1 m | 100 cm |
| 1.2 m | 120 cm |
| 1.5 m | 150 cm |
| 1.6 m | 160 cm |
| 1.65 m | 165 cm |
| 1.7 m | 170 cm |
| 1.75 m | 175 cm |
| 1.8 m | 180 cm |
| 1.85 m | 185 cm |
| 1.9 m | 190 cm |
| 2 m | 200 cm |
| 2.5 m | 250 cm |
| 3 m | 300 cm |
| 5 m | 500 cm |
| 10 m | 1,000 cm |
| 100 m | 10,000 cm |
| cm | m |
|---|---|
| 1 cm | 0.01 m |
| 2 cm | 0.02 m |
| 5 cm | 0.05 m |
| 10 cm | 0.1 m |
| 20 cm | 0.2 m |
| 50 cm | 0.5 m |
| 100 cm | 1 m |
| 200 cm | 2 m |
| 500 cm | 5 m |
| 1,000 cm | 10 m |
| 2,000 cm | 20 m |
| 5,000 cm | 50 m |
How to convert meters to centimeters
1 meter = 100 centimeters. To convert meters to centimeters, multiply by 100. The meter is the SI base unit of length, defined by the speed of light. A centimeter is one hundredth of a meter.
Worked examples
- 0.5 meters = 50 cm (0.5 × 100)
- 1.75 meters = 175 cm (1.75 × 100)
- 3 meters = 300 cm (3 × 100)
Where this conversion comes up
Meters are used for room sizes, building heights and running distances; centimeters for body height, clothing and furniture sizes. Multiply by 100: 1.75 m is 175 cm and 0.5 m is 50 cm. Height, fabric and furniture are quoted in meters with decimals or in whole centimeters.
Quick estimate
Move the decimal point two places right.
Common mistakes
- Dividing instead of multiplying. A centimeter is smaller than a meter, so the number of centimeters must come out larger: 0.5 meters = 50 cm.
Related length converters: mm to inches, inches to mm, inches to feet, feet to inches, meters to feet, feet to meters.
Frequently asked questions
How do you convert meters to centimeters?
Multiply the meters by 100. For example, 1.75 meters is 175 centimeters.
How many centimeters are in one meter?
One meter is 100 centimeters. The meter is the SI base unit of length, defined by the speed of light.
What is 3 meters in centimeters?
3 meters is 300 centimeters.
Is there a quick way to estimate meters to centimeters?
Move the decimal point two places right.