How to convert from meters to centimeters?
To convert a distance or length from meters (m) to centimeters (cm), follow the simple steps below:
- Write down the length value in meters (m).
- Multiply it by the value of a meter-to-centimeter conversion factor: 100.
- The result from multiplication is the value of the length or distance in centimeters or cm.
Meters to centimeters formula
Here is the equation to find the length or distance in centimeters (cm) when knowing the n-meters (m): n (m) = n × 100 (cm).
Or remember the conversion factor: 1 m = 100 cm.
Examples
How to convert 1.72 meters to centimeters?
Write down 1.72 meters and multiply it by the meter-to-centimeter conversion factor of 100 to get centimeters:
So 1.72 meters is equal to 172 centimeters or 172 cm.
How to convert 5 meters to centimeters?
Write down 5 meters and multiply it by 100 to get centimeters:
So 5 meters is equal to 500 centimeters or 500 cm.
Alternatively, you can use our calculator by entering the number 5 into the meter box, and you will instantly get the length in centimeters, in this case, 500 cm.
Meters to centimeters table
Here is a conversion table from meters (m) to centimeters (cm) valued from 1 to 10,000. Use the table for a quick reference and remember it for everyday use.
| 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 |
| 20 m | 2,000 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 |
| 80 m | 8,000 cm |
| 90 m | 9,000 cm |
| 100 m | 10,000 cm |
| 200 m | 20,000 cm |
| 300 m | 30,000 cm |
| 400 m | 40,000 cm |
| 500 m | 50,000 cm |
| 600 m | 60,000 cm |
| 700 m | 70,000 cm |
| 800 m | 80,000 cm |
| 900 m | 90,000 cm |
| 1,000 m | 100,000 cm |
| 2,000 m | 200,000 cm |
| 3,000 m | 300,000 cm |
| 4,000 m | 400,000 cm |
| 5,000 m | 500,000 cm |
| 6,000 m | 600,000 cm |
| 7,000 m | 700,000 cm |
| 8,000 m | 800,000 cm |
| 9,000 m | 900,000 cm |
| 10,000 m | 1,000,000 cm |
FAQs
How many meters are there in a centimeter?
There are 0.01 or $\frac{1}{100}$ meters in a centimeter. Centi- or c- is an official SI prefix denoting multiplication by 0.01 or 10-2.
Is meters or centimeters bigger?
A centimeter is a hundred times smaller than a meter. The meter is the base unit of metric length in the International System of Units (SI), while a centimeter equals 0.01 meters.
