Convert length between the SI base unit meter (m) and the decimal subunit centimeter (cm). Built on exact SI definitions and prefix rules, so the factor is fixed and repeatable across all languages and locales.
Meters (m) to Centimeters (cm) Converter
Enter a value in the field below and press the button
Meters (m)
Result in Centimeters (cm)
How to use
- Enter a number in the Meters field. Decimals allowed.
- Set Decimal Places from 0 to 10 to control rounding of the result.
- Select Convert to compute centimeters. The calculation line shows the exact operation.
- Use Copy Result to place the output into your clipboard.
- Use Clear All to reset inputs, rounding, and messages.
- The Swap link takes you to the reciprocal calculator where centimeters convert to meters.
Definitions and unit facts
Meter (m) — SI base unit of length. Defined via the fixed numerical value of the speed of light in vacuum, yielding 1 m as the distance light travels in 1/299 792 458 second. System: SI. Abbreviation: m. Exact ties to imperial: 1 m = 39.3700787402 in (since 1 in = exactly 25.4 mm). Everyday scale: building dimensions, sports fields, road distances.
Centimeter (cm) — SI decimal subunit formed by the centi prefix. 1 cm = 0.01 m and 1 m = 100 cm. System: SI. Abbreviation: cm. Exact ties to imperial: 1 cm = 0.3937007874 in. Everyday scale: paper sizes, device dimensions, garment measurements.
Conversion formula
Centimeters = meters × 100.
Meters = centimeters ÷ 100.
Source: SI prefixes define centi as 10−2, which makes 1 cm = 0.01 m and 1 m = 100 cm. Reference: BIPM — SI prefixes.
Conversion table
| Meters (m) | Centimeters (cm) |
|---|---|
| 0 | 0 |
| 0.01 | 1 |
| 0.10 | 10 |
| 0.25 | 25 |
| 0.50 | 50 |
| 0.75 | 75 |
| 1 | 100 |
| 1.5 | 150 |
| 2 | 200 |
| 3 | 300 |
| 5 | 500 |
| 10 | 1000 |
| 15 | 1500 |
| 20 | 2000 |
| 25 | 2500 |
| 30 | 3000 |
| 50 | 5000 |
| 75 | 7500 |
| 100 | 10000 |
| 150 | 15000 |
Real-world examples
- Olympic pool length: 50 m = 5000 cm.
- Soccer goal width (FIFA): 7.32 m = 732 cm.
- Soccer goal height (FIFA): 2.44 m = 244 cm.
- Basketball hoop height: 3.05 m = 305 cm.
- Tennis net height at center: 0.914 m = 91.4 cm.
- Table tennis table length: 2.74 m = 274 cm.
- Penalty mark from goal (football): 11 m = 1100 cm.
- Standard track lane width: 1.22 m = 122 cm.
- A4 paper long side: 0.297 m = 29.7 cm.
- Golf hole diameter: 0.108 m = 10.8 cm.
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