Meters to Centimeters (m → cm)
A meter is the base SI unit of length. A centimeter is one-hundredth of a meter. Therefore 1 meter = 100 centimeters. Converting is always just multiplying or dividing by 100: move the decimal two places. This page also lets you jump between any other common length units (mm, m, km, in, ft, yd, mi) using the unified calculator above.
Formulas
cm = m × 100m = cm × 0.01- General unit conversion (via meters):
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Quick Values
| Meters | Centimeters | Reverse (cm → m) |
|---|
| 0.01 | 1 | 0.01 |
| 0.25 | 25 | 0.25 |
| 0.5 | 50 | 0.5 |
| 1 | 100 | 1 |
| 1.25 | 125 | 1.25 |
| 2 | 200 | 2 |
Worked Example
Convert 1.87 m to cm.
- Identify formula:
cm = m × 100
- Multiply: 1.87 × 100 = 187
- Answer: 1.87 m = 187 cm
Where Is This Conversion Used?
- School math & science problems
- Engineering / fabrication drawings (detail dimensions often in cm)
- Everyday height or furniture measurements
- Converting sensor or survey data to consistent units
Accuracy & Tips
- The relationship is exact: no rounding error in 1 m = 100 cm.
- Keep full precision internally for chained conversions (the calculator does this).
- Move decimal two places (right for m → cm, left for cm → m) for quick mental math.
- Avoid adding unnecessary trailing zeros when reporting results.
More Examples
| Meters (m) | Centimeters (cm) | Steps |
|---|
| 0.032 | 3.2 | 0.032 × 100 |
| 0.4 | 40 | 0.4 × 100 |
| 1.2 | 120 | 1.2 × 100 |
| 3.75 | 375 | 3.75 × 100 |
| 12 | 1200 | 12 × 100 |
FAQ
How many centimeters are in a meter?
Exactly 100.
How many meters are in a centimeter?
0.01 m.
What is the formula?
cm = m × 100 (inverse: m = cm ÷ 100).
Is there any rounding?
No—relationship is a defined decimal. Only your chosen display precision may round.
Why convert?
Centimeters give finer resolution than meters for moderate lengths without switching to millimeters.