A meter (m) is the base unit of length in the metric system.
It is used worldwide for measuring distance, height, and length in science, construction, travel, and daily life.
What Is a Centimeter?
A centimeter (cm) is one-hundredth of a meter.
It is commonly used for smaller measurements such as dimensions of furniture, clothing, and household items.
How to Convert Meters to Centimeters
Take the length in meters.
Multiply it by 100.
The result is the length in centimeters.
Example: 2 m ร 100 = 200 cm
Meters to Centimeters Key Values Table
Meters (m)
Centimeters (cm)
1
100
2
200
3
300
4
400
5
500
10
1000
20
2000
50
5000
Examples
1 m = 100 cm
5 m = 500 cm
20 m = 2000 cm
Frequently Asked Questions
How many centimeters are in 1 meter?
1 meter equals exactly 100 centimeters.
Is a meter longer than a centimeter?
Yes. One meter is 100 times longer than one centimeter.
Why multiply by 100?
Because 1 meter = 100 centimeters.
Real-Life Examples
Door height: 2 m โ 200 cm
Table length: 1.5 m โ 150 cm
Room width: 4 m โ 400 cm
Height of a person: 1.75 m โ 175 cm
Meters to Centimeters Visual Guide
Centimeters are smaller units compared to meters. 1 meter = 100 centimeters.
Quick Visual Comparison
1 m = 100 cm
3 m = 300 cm
Easy Mental Conversion
Multiply meters by 100 to quickly convert to centimeters.
Example: 2.5 m ร 100 = 250 cm
Download Full 1โ300 Meters to Centimeters Table (CSV)
