Metres to Centimetres Converter
Convert metre to centimetre instantly. Type a value below — the result updates as you type.
When you need to convert metre to centimetre
Length conversions come up constantly in DIY, travel and online shopping — sizing furniture, reading a height in a different system, or checking a screen or fabric measurement listed in unfamiliar units.
Typical values: 0.5 m is about 50 cm, and 5 m works out to roughly 500 cm. Because the ratio is fixed at 100, you can scale any amount linearly — doubling the metres doubles the centimetres.
Metric and imperial length units coexist worldwide, so the same object is often quoted two ways depending on the country.
How to convert metre to centimetre
One metre equals 100 centimetres. To convert, multiply the number of metres by 100:
centimetres = metres × 100
For example, 10 metres × 100 = 1000 centimetres.
Metres to centimetres conversion table
| Length (m) | Centimetres (cm) |
|---|---|
| 1 m | 100 cm |
| 2 m | 200 cm |
| 3 m | 300 cm |
| 5 m | 500 cm |
| 10 m | 1000 cm |
| 20 m | 2000 cm |
| 50 m | 5000 cm |
| 100 m | 10000 cm |
FAQ
How many centimetres are in a metre?
One metre = 100 centimetres.
How do I convert centimetres back to metres?
Divide by 100, or use the centimetres to metres converter.