Meters to Centimeters Converter
Convert between meters and centimeters with precision and bidirectional functionality
Convert Meters and Centimeters
Base unit of length in the metric system
One hundredth of a meter (1/100 m)
Conversion Results
Conversion Factor: 1 Meter = 100 Centimeters
Formula: Centimeters = Meters × 100 | Meters = Centimeters ÷ 100
Other Unit Conversions
Quick Conversions
Conversion Table
| Meters (m) | Centimeters (cm) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 1 |
| 0.05 | 5 |
| 0.1 | 10 |
| 0.25 | 25 |
| 0.5 | 50 |
| 1 | 100 |
| 1.5 | 150 |
| 2 | 200 |
| 3 | 300 |
| 5 | 500 |
| 10 | 1000 |
| 50 | 5000 |
| 100 | 10000 |
Unit Information
Meter (m)
The base unit of length in the International System of Units (SI). Originally defined as one ten-millionth of the distance from the equator to the North Pole.
Centimeter (cm)
A unit of length equal to one hundredth of a meter. Commonly used for measuring smaller distances and dimensions.
Metric System Scale
Practical Examples
Human Height
Average adult: ~170 cm (1.70 m)
Door Height
Standard door: 200 cm (2.0 m)
Smartphone
Length: ~15 cm (0.15 m)
Credit Card
Width: 5.4 cm (0.054 m)
Conversion Tips
To convert meters to cm: multiply by 100
To convert cm to meters: divide by 100
1 meter = 100 centimeters exactly
Easy to remember: "centi" means one hundredth
Understanding Meters and Centimeters Conversion
About the Units
The meter and centimeter are both units of length in the metric system. The relationship between them is straightforward: 1 meter equals exactly 100 centimeters. This makes conversions between these units very simple and precise.
Conversion Formula
1 Meter = 100 Centimeters
Centimeters = Meters × 100
Meters = Centimeters ÷ 100
Common Applications
- •Architecture: Building dimensions and room measurements
- •Fashion: Clothing measurements and fabric lengths
- •Science: Laboratory measurements and scientific data
- •Education: Math and physics problems
Historical Note: The meter was originally defined in 1793 as one ten-millionth of the distance from the equator to the North Pole along a meridian through Paris.