Online calculator to convert meters to centimeters (m to cm) with formulas, examples, and tables. Our conversions provide a quick and easy way to convert between Length or Distance units.
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Conversion Definitions
The following is a list of definitions relating to conversions between meters and centimeters.
What is a meter (m)?
A meter is a unit of Length or Distance in the Metric System. The symbol for meter is m. There are 0.01 meters in a centimeter. The International spelling for this unit is metre.
What is a centimeter (cm)?
A centimeter is a unit of Length or Distance in the Metric System. The symbol for centimeter is cm. There are 100 centimeters in a meter. The International spelling for this unit is centimetre.
Conversion Formula
Let's take a closer look at the conversion formula so that you can do these conversions yourself with a calculator or with an old-fashioned pencil and paper.
The formula to convert from m to cm is:
cm = m x 100
Conversion Example
Next, let's look at an example showing the work and calculations that are involved in converting from meters to centimeters (m to cm).
Meter to Centimeter Conversion Example
Task: Convert 12.5 meters to centimeters (show work) Formula: m x 100 = cm Calculations: 12.5 m x 100 = 1,250 cm Result: 12.5 m is equal to 1,250 cm
Conversion Table
For quick reference purposes, below is a conversion table that you can use to convert from m to cm.
Meters to Centimeters Conversion Chart
| meters (m) | centimeters (cm) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 20 m | 2,000 cm |
| 30 m | 3,000 cm |
| 40 m | 4,000 cm |
| 50 m | 5,000 cm |
| 75 m | 7,500 cm |
| 100 m | 10,000 cm |
| 250 m | 25,000 cm |
| 500 m | 50,000 cm |
| 750 m | 75,000 cm |
| 1,000 m | 100,000 cm |
| 2,500 m | 250,000 cm |
| 5,000 m | 500,000 cm |
| 7,500 m | 750,000 cm |
| 10,000 m | 1,000,000 cm |
| 25,000 m | 2,500,000 cm |
| 50,000 m | 5,000,000 cm |
| 75,000 m | 7,500,000 cm |
| 100,000 m | 10,000,000 cm |
| 250,000 m | 25,000,000 cm |
Related Units
This table provides a summary of the Length or Distance units within their respective measurement systems.
| Unit | Symbol | Measurement System |
|---|---|---|
| inches | in or " | US Customary Units/Imperial System |
| feet | ft or ' | US Customary Units/Imperial System |
| yards | yd | US Customary Units/Imperial System |
| miles | mi | US Customary Units/Imperial System |
| picometers | pm | Metric System |
| nanometers | nm | Metric System |
| micrometers | μm | Metric System |
| millimeters | mm | Metric System |
| centimeters | cm | Metric System |
| decimeters | dm | Metric System |
| meters | m | Metric System |
| decameters | dam or dkm | Metric System |
| hectometers | hm | Metric System |
| kilometers | km | Metric System |
| megameters | Mm | Metric System |
| gigameters | Gm | Metric System |
| nautical miles | M or NM or nmi | Non-SI (International) |
| angstroms | Å | Non-SI (International) |
| rods | rod | Non-SI (International) |
Note: For Length and Distance conversions, US Customary Units and the Imperial System are equivalent.
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