Convert Metre to Centimetre
Turn Metres into Centimetres in an instant. Type a value below to get an accurate m → cm result, with the formula and a quick-reference table.
1 m = 100 cm
Quick answer: 1 Metre = 100 Centimetre
Metre to Centimetre conversion table
| Metre (m) | Centimetre (cm) |
|---|---|
| 1 m | 100 cm |
| 2 m | 200 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 |
| 500 m | 50,000 cm |
| 1,000 m | 100,000 cm |
How to convert Metre to Centimetre
To convert Metres to Centimetres, multiply the value by 100.
- Take your measurement in Metres.
- Multiply it by 100 — the number of Centimetres in one Metre.
- The result is the same amount, expressed in Centimetres.
To go the other way, multiply Centimetres by 0.01 — or simply divide by 100.
For example, a sprint-track straight is about 100 m, which is 10,000 cm.
About Metre and Centimetre
The metre is the SI base unit of length, defined as the distance light travels in 1/299,792,458 of a second. It underpins the whole metric system and is used for rooms, fabric, sports fields and scientific work worldwide.
A centimetre is one-hundredth of a metre, or 10 millimetres. It is the unit most people reach for to measure height, paper sizes and small objects in metric countries.
Both the Metre and the Centimetre are metric units, so converting between them is just a change of scale: one Metre equals 100 Centimetres, and the Metre is the larger unit.
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Frequently asked questions
How many Centimetres are in a Metre?
1 Metre equals 100 Centimetre (m → cm). To convert any amount, multiply the number of Metres by 100.
How do I convert Metre to Centimetre?
Enter the number of Metres in the converter above and read the result in Centimetres. It applies the exact m → cm factor instantly, with full precision.
Is the Metre to Centimetre converter free?
Yes — it is completely free and unlimited, needs no sign-up, and runs right in your browser, so it is instant and private.
Is the conversion accurate?
Yes. It uses the internationally defined length factors and full floating-point precision, then rounds the display to a clean, readable number.