Meters to centimeters
centimeters = meters × 100
Reverse: centimeters to meters
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How to convert meters to centimeters
One meter is 100 centimeters, so multiply the number of meters by 100. For example, 20 meters is 20 × 100 = 2,000 centimeters. To go back, divide by the same number, or multiply by 0.01.
Quick estimate
Multiplying by about 100 gets within 0.0% of the exact answer, which is enough to check that a result makes sense.
Where it comes up
Length conversions come up in DIY and building plans, running and cycling distances, maps, clothing sizes and travel between countries that use metric and imperial units.
| meters | centimeters |
|---|---|
| 1 m | 100 cm |
| 2 m | 200 cm |
| 3 m | 300 cm |
| 4 m | 400 cm |
| 5 m | 500 cm |
| 6 m | 600 cm |
| 7 m | 700 cm |
| 8 m | 800 cm |
| 9 m | 900 cm |
| 10 m | 1,000 cm |
| 11 m | 1,100 cm |
| 12 m | 1,200 cm |
| 13 m | 1,300 cm |
| 14 m | 1,400 cm |
| 15 m | 1,500 cm |
| 16 m | 1,600 cm |
| 17 m | 1,700 cm |
| 18 m | 1,800 cm |
| 19 m | 1,900 cm |
| 20 m | 2,000 cm |
| 25 m | 2,500 cm |
| 30 m | 3,000 cm |
| 40 m | 4,000 cm |
| 50 m | 5,000 cm |
| 60 m | 6,000 cm |
| 70 m | 7,000 cm |
| 75 m | 7,500 cm |
| 80 m | 8,000 cm |
| 90 m | 9,000 cm |
| 100 m | 10,000 cm |
| 120 m | 12,000 cm |
| 150 m | 15,000 cm |
| 200 m | 20,000 cm |
| 250 m | 25,000 cm |
| 300 m | 30,000 cm |
| 400 m | 40,000 cm |
| 500 m | 50,000 cm |
| 750 m | 75,000 cm |
| 1,000 m | 100,000 cm |
| 1,500 m | 150,000 cm |
| 2,000 m | 200,000 cm |
| 5,000 m | 500,000 cm |
| 10,000 m | 1,000,000 cm |
Questions
How many centimeters are in a meter?
100 centimeters.
How do I convert meters to centimeters in a spreadsheet?
Put the value in A1 and type =A1*100, then fill the formula down the column.
Are the values in the table exact?
They are calculated from the exact definitions of the units and rounded only for display. Open any row for the full working.