Convert metre to centimetre

1 metre = 100 centimetres. Enter any value below for an exact conversion.

Value in metres

1 m =

100 cm

centimetres

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Formula

1 metre = 100 centimetres
centimetre = metres × 100
metre = centimetres × 0.01

metre to centimetre conversion table

1 m100 cm

2 m200 cm

3 m300 cm

5 m500 cm

10 m1000 cm

20 m2000 cm

25 m2500 cm

50 m5000 cm

100 m10000 cm

1000 m100000 cm

About converting metres to centimetres

Metres to centimetres is needed whenever a room dimension, fabric length, or height given in metres has to be marked out with a centimetre tape or entered on a form that expects centimetres. Multiply by 100: 1.75 m is 175 cm.

Method & sources

Conversions use exact legal definitions rather than rounded approximations: 1 inch = 2.54 cm and 1 pound = 0.45359237 kg (fixed by the 1959 international yard and pound agreement), 1 mile = 1.609344 km, and 1 US liquid gallon = 3.785411784 litres. Temperatures convert with °F = °C × 9⁄5 + 32 and K = °C + 273.15. Results are rounded only for display.

Page last updated: October 1, 2026

Frequently asked questions

How many centimetres are in a metre?

One metre equals 100 centimetres. So 10 metres is 1000 centimetres. Use the converter above for any value.

What is the formula to convert metres to centimetres?

1 metre = 100 centimetres centimetre = metres × 100 metre = centimetres × 0.01

Is the metre-to-centimetre conversion exact?

Yes. The conversion factor between metres and centimetres is defined exactly, so results are precise — only rounded for display.

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