Metres to Centimetres (m to cm)

Convert metres to centimetres instantly. 1 metre = 100 centimetres, so multiply by 100. Includes worked examples and a full m to cm table.

How to convert metres to centimetres

1 metre = 100 centimetres and 1 centimetre = 0.01 metres. To convert metres to centimetres, multiply by 100:

cm = m × 100

Examples

  • 5 m × 100 = 500 cm
  • 25 m × 100 = 2,500 cm
  • 100 m × 100 = 10,000 cm

m to cm conversion table

Metres (m)Centimetres (cm)
1 m100 cm
2 m200 cm
3 m300 cm
4 m400 cm
5 m500 cm
6 m600 cm
7 m700 cm
8 m800 cm
9 m900 cm
10 m1,000 cm
12 m1,200 cm
15 m1,500 cm
20 m2,000 cm
25 m2,500 cm
30 m3,000 cm
40 m4,000 cm
50 m5,000 cm
60 m6,000 cm
70 m7,000 cm
75 m7,500 cm
80 m8,000 cm
90 m9,000 cm
100 m10,000 cm
150 m15,000 cm
200 m20,000 cm
250 m25,000 cm
500 m50,000 cm
1,000 m1,00,000 cm
5,000 m5,00,000 cm
10,000 m10,00,000 cm

What is a metre?

The metre (meter in US spelling) is the SI base unit of length. Since 1983 it has been defined as the distance light travels in a vacuum in 1/299,792,458 of a second.

What is a centimetre?

A centimetre is one hundredth of a metre (0.01 m). It is used for everyday measurements such as height, clothing sizes and paper.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I convert metres to centimetres?

Multiply the value in metres by 100. 1 metre = 100 centimetres.

How many metres are in one centimetre?

1 centimetre = 0.01 metres.

What is 25 m in cm?

25 m = 2,500 cm.

What is 100 m in cm?

100 m = 10,000 cm.